MGOOF : Modern groupset on old frame

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Lolo in reply to @snoops

Yes in the last year.
The difference(s) between a good MGOOF and a modern bike is probably less than what you'd expect, if that's what you're wondering.

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snoops in reply to @Lolo

I was getting the impression most were built up as flights of fancy rather than riders. So was wondering how much they all get ridden.

I had a full-carbon road bike about five years ago so can remember what that was like (light, inspiring but a bit flimsy feeling) and I don’t think I’ll go back. I may just be in the honeymoon phase on this new build.

@pastry_bot, mine is my only road bike, too!

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Lolo in reply to @snoops

I built mine as an cheap experiment and it's been much better than I expected.
A mate of mine was a tester on this and was pretty impressed how good the Wilier (not old, but old tech) was considering the rest of the field.
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William. in reply to @snoops

I was getting the impression most were built up as flights of fancy rather than riders. So was wondering how much they all get ridden.

I ride a mid 90s Basso Astra with DA7800. I use it for club rides, hill training, Audax rides, and sometimes ride it to work for a treat. Last year I bought a Carbon Cinelli with full Sram Red, and normally still ride the Basso because it's more comfortable. Might actually sell the Cinelli as it's taking up room, and sram shifting is dogshit.

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