Is Modern Better Than Retro?

jimo746 · Apr 7, 2016

No, I'm not getting into this argument again!! :facepalm:

But There's an interesting video I've just seen via FaceBalls, comparing a 97' Proflex 957 against a modern Canyon something or other....

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=APz7mt9jY ... e=youtu.be

widowmaker · Apr 7, 2016

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Ooooh I can hear the hinges creaking on Pandora's box

kingbling · Apr 7, 2016

Each has their own benefits nuff said

xxnick1975 · Apr 7, 2016

Cool video. I would deffo agree with him. That canyon is sweet!

He's a good bike rider

xxnick1975 · Apr 7, 2016

Scratch that, that canyon costs nearly £4K... Get me an old proflex!

Rodrigues · Apr 7, 2016

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Meh it's just spec hype.

Osella · Apr 7, 2016

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Nice! GCN (their sister channel) did the same a few years back with racing bikes. Both are good channels - pretty well balanced & don't take themselves too seriously.
It's an interesting comparison tho - and a good one for all of us in terms of the end verdict!

Chapeau! Velo · Apr 7, 2016

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Technology moves on etc etc but a 29er full sus trail bike with 6" of travel wasn't around when I was 14 but a Klein Adroit was. Sadly I can only afford the trail bike now :roll:

Deleted member 13859 · Apr 7, 2016

the guy just came across as a bit of a bike snob. the pro flex was excellent tech for the time. as LDP said tech moves on. id take the pro flex all day over the big wheeled monstrosity.

Splatter Paint · Apr 7, 2016

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Hmm. Not really a fair comparison with the Girvin fork vs a telescopic. A four-bar linkage was available then which would have been a more appropriate comparison too. Nice riding shots though.

Is Modern Better Than Retro?

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