MGOOF : Modern groupset on old frame

Is it too cheap to bother building up? I’m totally in the dark about it to be honest. Just seemed like a responsive alu frame, must be 20 yrs old.

Thanks for the advice, very helpful. Really like the thread!

Since when has that stopped any one? The heart wants what the heart wants

Nah go for it. My cannondales are both 19+ yrs old and I’ve spent waaaaay to much on them, but I wouldn’t change em for anything.

Truth ,rather spend the money on repurposing a perfect good old frame than buying a new one

Columbus Foco : )
1"1/8

If you like it, by all means do spend some time and money on it. I've just done it on a 20 year old frame too (but I had most of the parts, and it's steel). All I'm saying is if the riding - as opposed to Instagram likes or forum kudos - is your goal, be aware of the actual ROI from your new bits.

Find some good wheels. An external BB crankset is also money well spent. But if you're considering spending a grand on a Record groupset to transform the ride, just be aware that it just won't. I also would also advise you to try out something like a Caad12, or a Bowman Palace R, to give you an idea of how much aluminium frames have improved in the last 20 years.

There's no such thing as a perfect 20-year old aluminium frame though...

Nope, but the geo works for me and I check em regularly.

I was trolling a bit (I have owned/tried plenty of aluminium bikes though and thing have definitely moved on, at a faster pace than for steel).
I checked yours and I don't find the spec over the top btw.

Badass

Yes it is cool even if the seat post is 26.6

Oof! That’s nice!
@NorthLondonLight you still have something similar? (Ganzo?)

(Ganzo?)

Ganolo. @gaston link please?

Youre right there Matt. I do have a Ganolo but as you know mine is much prettier!!!!

Apart from being cheeky, I wonder if @gaston wouldn't mind sending me a few more pictures of his? I'm specially interested in the head tube znd badge. Also being a hopeless techy, geeky kind of guy what groupset and wheels are on there?

@NorthLondonLight
Can confirm the Ganolo is stunning irl.

https://scontent-cdt1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/s2048x2048/60901553_426268434620746_7835029313031241728_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ht=scontent-cdt1-1.xx&oh=45be90bce915726c3cf1eb7e45ebbaf6&oe=5D5F66F5

Sorry to be a pain but I was hoping to find the page the FB it's from?

🙌 that’s it Lolo, Ganolo!

@NorthLondonLight @mespilus it’s a stunner for sure!

Out testing the new carbon wheels.. on the Bianchi.. 1992 Columbus TSX with campag chorus 11 speed

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Progress on my Olmo...

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Yet to be ridden and get the bar angle/position sorted as the 25mm tyres don’t fit :(

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Your left BB cup ultra don't fit either...