So, modern bikes *are* better, part II

[swee'pea99]

I posted a while back saying I'd just grudgingly accepted that bicycle technology has moved on since the '80s by swapping my beloved Vitus 979 for a Principia 700, and appreciating the difference it makes (to which some smart-arse responded along the lines of 'yeah, modern bikes are better - maybe you should get one!')

Well, I was just in my LBS waiting for The Man, and picked up (as you do) a bike they had on display, which I've vaguely heard of - a Trek Madone 5.2. YeGods - it was like picking up a bag of crisps! No wonder the bastards go faster than me!

 

[tyred]

What are these gear thingies? Next you'll be telling me you can freewheel going downhill

 

[asterix]

The only reason I don't do the TdF is because I don't like modern bikes.

 

[RecordAceFromNew]

it was like picking up a bag of crisps!

Blimey did it scrunch up in your hand?

 

[lordloveaduck]

I'm still trying to get used to those blasted pedals....can't see them
catching on, but one has to keep up with the times, doesn't one

 

[biggs682]

can somebody please let me know when they have invented a power source for bike lights instead of having to rely on dynamos

 

[Oxo]

Can somebody explain what these new-matic tyres are?

 

[ColinJ]

Can somebody explain what these new-matic tyres are?

The latest update to the old matic tyres?