Vintage Vs. New video
12-21-14 | 09:35 AM
#26
Riding like its 1990
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From: IE, SoCal
Fun video. I've made my decision and its steel.
Good things in CF out there of course but i don't see myself paying that kind of money ever.
I got a friend into cycling on a vintage bike and after riding for a year or two, upgrading a few wear items and crashing a few times he got all new stuff.
Spent $2000 on a bike, $700 on shoes, etc etc... Still rides the same.
I'll never understand the reluctance to spend "another $20 on the vintage bike" for a chain or cassette, but then freely let $3000 fly on a brand new entry level bike.
I didn't point out that his new bike is heavier and has lower end components than his vintage.
Good things in CF out there of course but i don't see myself paying that kind of money ever.
I got a friend into cycling on a vintage bike and after riding for a year or two, upgrading a few wear items and crashing a few times he got all new stuff.
Spent $2000 on a bike, $700 on shoes, etc etc... Still rides the same.
I'll never understand the reluctance to spend "another $20 on the vintage bike" for a chain or cassette, but then freely let $3000 fly on a brand new entry level bike.
I didn't point out that his new bike is heavier and has lower end components than his vintage.
12-21-14 | 10:11 AM
#27
I AM AI
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 4,285
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From: Tucson, AZ
Bikes: 2008 S-Works Roubaix SL, 1979 Raleigh Comp GS, 1978 Schwinn Volare
I *love* the GCN guys. Hilarious and knowledgeable is a fine combination.
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A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
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