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anidel-
They were raced under all conditions, that's true. But back then, spare parts were ubiquitous, now they have become rare and fucking expensive (an 8 speed Dura Ace cassette now costs more than I ever paid for one when I was racing back in 1994).
And most of the machines that were raced under all conditions, aren't the ones we are riding now. ;-)
WimVDD
That's how I have to "steal" my training too. But when it rains (or looks like raining) I downgrade my personal "show off level" and take my aluminium beater. ;-)