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Originally Posted by arerrac
Do you have any of your old bikes?
I'm currently riding a used '84 Bianchi Specialissima with a '01 Campy Carbon/Ti Gruppo. Quality Steel lugged frame with a modern twist. Threw on a carbon fork and it's a real nice comfortable ride that can put the power down. The cost of a new gruppo is all you have to worry about.
I still have all the original Campagnolo Record parts on another Bianchi. Just in case I want to fo totally Retro.
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I did buy a new road bike, but I also rebuilt my 1990 Trek 400. Everything except the frame has been replaced. I spent about $1000 doing the restore and I have a Crome-moly bike with Shimano 105 drive train, Carbon forks, Carbon seat post, carbon handle bars, Shimano 105 wheels. I used the CF for shock absorbtion, not for weight reduction. The bike is 22.5 lbs. Not "super light" but VG. It is my backup bike and the one I leave on the trainer.
At some point, I will take it apart and send the frame out for a strip and powder-coating. I need to see if TREK will send me decals.