Hi guys,
I crashed my roadie (80's model custom steel frame with all Shimano 600 components) this summer and bent the frame. I just received the check for a new bike from the insurance company of the driver that hit me in the crash, found a great deal on a nice Trek 1500, and bought it. I really like the new bike so far, but I'm wondering if it makes sense to swap some of the components on the new bike with some my old components, which are still in good shape.
I doubt it makes sense to switch any of the new 105s with the old 600s. I'm guessing that even though the 20+ year old 600s are technically a higher gruppo, they will not be superior to brand new 105s?
But I am thinking about switching out some of the other components, specifically the breaks and tires, that come on the bike. Do you think the old 600 breaks with new pads will be better than the new stock cane creeks? The 600s are quite a bit fatter, but it looks like they should fit. Also, does anyone have experience between Bontrager Select tires (700x25) on the new bike versus Continental Ultra Sports (700x23) on the old bike (bought those tires new just before I crashed). I haven't read much good stuff about the stock tires on my new Trek in reviews online, but I'm not sure if my old ones are any better.
Otherwise, if someone is interested in a Shimano 600 set, let me know. I will probably be selling what I can't use. Rear wheel (Mavic) and hub (Shimano) are still in good shape too and recently restored. Front wheelset is bent though.
Thanks for your responses.
I crashed my roadie (80's model custom steel frame with all Shimano 600 components) this summer and bent the frame. I just received the check for a new bike from the insurance company of the driver that hit me in the crash, found a great deal on a nice Trek 1500, and bought it. I really like the new bike so far, but I'm wondering if it makes sense to swap some of the components on the new bike with some my old components, which are still in good shape.
I doubt it makes sense to switch any of the new 105s with the old 600s. I'm guessing that even though the 20+ year old 600s are technically a higher gruppo, they will not be superior to brand new 105s?
But I am thinking about switching out some of the other components, specifically the breaks and tires, that come on the bike. Do you think the old 600 breaks with new pads will be better than the new stock cane creeks? The 600s are quite a bit fatter, but it looks like they should fit. Also, does anyone have experience between Bontrager Select tires (700x25) on the new bike versus Continental Ultra Sports (700x23) on the old bike (bought those tires new just before I crashed). I haven't read much good stuff about the stock tires on my new Trek in reviews online, but I'm not sure if my old ones are any better.
Otherwise, if someone is interested in a Shimano 600 set, let me know. I will probably be selling what I can't use. Rear wheel (Mavic) and hub (Shimano) are still in good shape too and recently restored. Front wheelset is bent though.
Thanks for your responses.