Originally Posted by
kjmillig
I've been shopping on craigslist and came across a mid-90s Specialized touring bike in my price range. Front and rear racks, bar-end shifters, extra aero bars, fenders included. Chainrings are 50-36-26, cassette 12-28, diacompe brakes, diore deraillures (I think).
Am I perhaps better off spending the same money on an old but solid bike with better components?
You can be IF the bike is in reasonable condition and it fits you. Fitment is perhaps the single most important aspect as you'll be spending a lot of time in the saddle.
Brad