I'm getting back into cycling after a 20 year hiatus. I have an older bike that was used fairly heavily for a few years and then was stored for the past 20. Maybe this is all I need, but I'm curious as to how it compares to what is now on the market, and if an upgrade or a whole new bike could be easily justified.
I recently bought a trainer and have been using this bike in my basement for the past 2 months. I believe I'll stick with it and use cycling as a way to obtain a particular fitness level. I doubt I'll ever race, but who knows what this may lead to. I was never super happy with my old bike, because I felt the frame was a bit too large and heavy. It is 35" from the floor to the top tube and although I can stand over it, I couldn't lift the bike more than 1/2" at the most. Weight is 26 lbs. I guess I also don't relish the thought of being "left in the dust" when riding with friends, if a new bike will mean that I don't get left quite so far behind.
I'm not going spend more than $1000 for a new bike, so keep that in mind when comparing something to my old one. It was made by Nishiki (1979)and has a Cro-moly double butted tange frame. Just about everything on it is a Shimano 600 component, which I believe was fairly good stuff in it's day. Pedals are the old toe strap type, so those at least should be upgraded.
So, what do you think, should I upgrade particular componets, buy a new (under $1000) bike, or stick with what I have? I appreciate any opinions.
I recently bought a trainer and have been using this bike in my basement for the past 2 months. I believe I'll stick with it and use cycling as a way to obtain a particular fitness level. I doubt I'll ever race, but who knows what this may lead to. I was never super happy with my old bike, because I felt the frame was a bit too large and heavy. It is 35" from the floor to the top tube and although I can stand over it, I couldn't lift the bike more than 1/2" at the most. Weight is 26 lbs. I guess I also don't relish the thought of being "left in the dust" when riding with friends, if a new bike will mean that I don't get left quite so far behind.
I'm not going spend more than $1000 for a new bike, so keep that in mind when comparing something to my old one. It was made by Nishiki (1979)and has a Cro-moly double butted tange frame. Just about everything on it is a Shimano 600 component, which I believe was fairly good stuff in it's day. Pedals are the old toe strap type, so those at least should be upgraded.
So, what do you think, should I upgrade particular componets, buy a new (under $1000) bike, or stick with what I have? I appreciate any opinions.