This is the point Garth. I have not abandoned KOF's or vintage bikes
but I know the the colnago C40 (now C50) is a great riding/fast bike.
This is not about Fast Food Nation. As a sociologist I know all about
how McDonalds even constructs their seats do be not too comfortable to
get you out of the restaurant fast but that is a side issue. Carbon
fibre bikes are NOT the devil. They are progress in a certain direction.
They are light, responsive, and fast. It is not an either/or issue. In
1971 I drove an MGB and my brother, before that, drove an MGA. Both
had Lucas electric's and the were GARBAGE. Fun to drive but GARBAGE.
Now I have a Miata. It is great. Handles great, and has never broken
down like my MGB which did every mile or so. Would I like another
MGB...You bet. Even Better my older bother's MGA twin cam. Depend on
it for everyday transportation.....forget it. Sorry but this notion
that change is retrogressive by definition silly. Treasure the KOF's
and the old bikes for what the are....the past but don't reject progress
on principle.
Edward Albert
Chappaqua, NY