Originally Posted by
co_rouleur
Hi Guys,
I have just written up a big article discussing the differences between riding a 21st century modern road bike and riding a retro (1980s) road bike. I've tried to cover as many points as I could think of. I hope you find it interesting and hope that anyone who only rides a modern bike is inspired to go out and add a retro ride to the fleet!
Modern vs Retro Bicycle Comparison
Here is the big difference you left out, the steel Colnago in your photos will potentially still be going strong 200 years from now with a little care and the typical matte black CF wonder will be in a landfill. One was built forever, the other built to be obsolete.
Heard it all before and I have less interest now in CF wonder bikes and brifters and modern fit than ever. Each to their own.