In light of the previous discussion about old bikes versus new, it seems
we might get some real world data. It appears Alexi Grewal (AlexiGrewal.com) is making a come back and his only stead is an old Trek 2100 with downtube shifters and an 8 speed freewheel. I am not a Trek fan so I don't know if this bike is on topic but the conversation about the shifters applies. How will he do against carbon and brifters let alone 20 year olds.
More power to him.
Mike Kelly Juneau, Alaska
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