Originally Posted by
Symox
I have a 2007 Roubaix Comp Triple I bought new and love it.
Looking at bikes now recently I notice several things:
1) The prices seem to have increased
2) The Shimano groups have "downgraded" (although since they use a trickle down approach to their line I bet they are as good or better than the previous year's higher level group
3) Its almost impossible to find a non disc brake road bike
I am very impressed with the rim brakes (they are 105s) on my bike. I've never used disc brakes on a road bike but I'm pretty conservative when it comes to bike technology - I like to use whatever technology has matured or at least has been on the market for several years. Rim brake design for road bikes is just about perfected while disc brakes seem to be improving every year. While disc brakes have many advantages, I still prefer what I have as the performance is excellent (except in the wet - which I don't ride in), the weight is probably lower and the quick release system makes the bike easy to work on. Plus working on rim brakes is simple just like me.
So yeah, I'm glad I bought when I did
Yes prices have increased. Its sucks, but its reality. Look at the last 150 years for evidence that this is kinda sorta how our economy works.
No the groups havent downgraded. Not at all. Not in any way. What do you even mean? Every group has more features now than 13 years ago.
While buying a new road bike with rim brakes may not be easy, it isnt at all impossible. But its also moot since you love your bike so it doesnt matter what is on new bikes.
You seem to have the perfect bike for your wants and needs.
Your complaints list is weak.