Originally Posted by
wolfchild
Winning races has a lot more to do with the riders training and genetics and PEDs than the frame material, type of brakes or the type of derailleur that he is using...The main reason why pros have switched to disc brakes, electronic shifting and carbon everything is simply because bike industry coerced them by force into using it. They can't say no because they would loose their career.
How do you explain the local race scene and other amateur events like Fondos or sporting group rides which are completely dominated by the bikes you describe above. I assume you would consider they are not as wise and able to resist brainwashing as yourself. I have a perfectly restored Marinoni custom made for myself in the late 70’s which hangs in my den, I just see no purpose in riding it when compared to my new bikes. I mention this because I also have nostalgic feelings of the past but recognize they really weren’t that good when compared to current tech.