What would you do?
08-18-17, 02:46 PM
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What would you do?
Currently ride a 25 year old Klein Quantum frame that is in bad shape with Ultegra 6800 and flo 30s and am looking to upgrade. Would you buy a frameset and move the components over (the components themselves are in really good condition) or would you buy a brand new thru axle disc brake bike with all new components and sell off what you could?
Frameset option is narrowed down to a Foundry Chilkoot.
New bike option narrowed down to a Giant Defy advanced sl or advanced pro, argument between these two models is my next forum topic if I go this route, so feel free to jump on this question now too.
Frameset option is narrowed down to a Foundry Chilkoot.
New bike option narrowed down to a Giant Defy advanced sl or advanced pro, argument between these two models is my next forum topic if I go this route, so feel free to jump on this question now too.
08-18-17, 03:31 PM
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Buy a frame and transfer the parts.
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+1 ;on the frameset replacement. Although I'm sure you can find a better deal than the Foundry Ti frame. I think Ti is too much $$ for what they are.
08-18-17, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by radom
Currently ride a 25 year old Klein Quantum frame that is in bad shape with Ultegra 6800 and flo 30s and am looking to upgrade. Would you buy a frameset and move the components over (the components themselves are in really good condition) or would you buy a brand new thru axle disc brake bike with all new components and sell off what you could?
Frameset option is narrowed down to a Foundry Chilkoot.
New bike option narrowed down to a Giant Defy advanced sl or advanced pro, argument between these two models is my next forum topic if I go this route, so feel free to jump on this question now too.
Frameset option is narrowed down to a Foundry Chilkoot.
New bike option narrowed down to a Giant Defy advanced sl or advanced pro, argument between these two models is my next forum topic if I go this route, so feel free to jump on this question now too.
Don't think I'd go with a painted Ti frame though, had that with a Lemond and unless they are very good with the paint, painting titanium can be a PITA.
Curious if your Klein is STI currently ?. There was a period up to about '94 or so when Klein used a custom downtube shifter bracket that used internal shift cables. That precluded the use of STI as there was no method to install housing stops.
Have you considered a Habanero ?. I'd check to see if it'll take a 28mm tire, but they have a very good reputation.
08-18-17, 07:38 PM
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I moved from my Klein(s) to a Gunnar Crosshairs. A very versatile, comfortable bike.
08-18-17, 07:53 PM
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New bike all the way! The Defy.
08-18-17, 08:02 PM
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Are you a tinkerer or a rider? One option gives you the satisfaction of doing it yourself. The other, quite frankly, will give you a better riding bike.
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Nothing like a new bike.
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So the question is what would I do? I would buy a new bike and keep the old one as a backup. I would also rebuild the old bike because I like working on my bikes. YMMV.
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If it was me I would get a new bike. I just like to ride and I am riding a 10 year old Specialized Roubaix but have a new Giant Defy Pro 1 on order. If you like to work on bikes then go for an upgrade, but if you just like to ride then buy a new bike.
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Originally Posted by RunForTheHills
So the question is what would I do? I would buy a new bike and keep the old one as a backup. I would also rebuild the old bike because I like working on my bikes. YMMV.
08-21-17, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Retro Grouch
Are you a tinkerer or a rider? One option gives you the satisfaction of doing it yourself. The other, quite frankly, will give you a better riding bike.
If the OP is careful with frame choice, then the part swaps can be minimised.Edit: Will add stem to the possible part swap since it might be needed for riding position.
Edit2: One of the cheapest swaps might be a early 2000's Lemond Malliot Jaune or Buenos Aires 853 frameset. You will have to like 2 things: longer top tube than seat tube and a little frame flex. Other than that, the Lemond 853 frame will give a nice and cushy ride.
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