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I've got a 2002 Trek 1400 in USPS Lnc *rmstr*ng livery that I picked up second hand a few months ago. The frame has a couple of minor dings but LBS reckon it is safe to ride. The shifting can be a bit ropey though; it's 105 5500 and probably coming to the end of the shifter lifespan. I like the bike but is it worth sticking a new groupset on a dinged old frame? I reckon it'll cost £300 ish for a new 105 front and rear derailleur, shifters, cassette, chain and fitting. Alternatively I'm probably looking at £600 for say, a new 105 equipped alu ribble on the cycle to work scheme.