Originally Posted by galen_52657
People are always suspect of new developments. People are always comfortable with what they know and understand. All my peers rode Colnago steel frames with Campy components back in the day. Guess what? They still ride Colnago!
To [somewhat] dispute your assertions, sir--the following is my progression:
[1980]
Peugeot/Simplex (France)
[1981]
Lotus/Shimano (???/Japan)
[1983]
Guerciotti/Super Record (Italy)
[1987]
Vitus/Super Record (France/Italy)
[1990]
M Cycle*/Record (USA/Italy)
[1995]
Serotta*/Record (USA/Italy)
[1997]
Litespeed*/Record (USA/Italy)
*Custom-built frame
I have ridden steel, aluminum, and titanium frames. I have used French, Japanese, and Italian components. Yet, I have become comfortable with custom-built American frames and Campagnolo Record. I have always wanted, and still want, a Colnago (w/Record, of course).