Heavy
Retro Guru
I own a number of mountain bikes from 1985 to present day, but haven't owned a 'racer' since the early 80s so my knowledge is very limited.
My son recently bought a new 'adventure' / 'gravel' bike - a Saracen Hack, which he is really enjoying. This basically seems to be a road/cyclocross/tourer/mountain bike hybrid.
I've been thinking of buying something similar, in order to keep up with him, but I'm now wondering if this is an opportunity to get some more retro in my life? I do however want modern creature comforts.
So, would I be able to take a retro tourer or cyclocross f&f - add some modern components and create a go almost anywhere, retro/mod all day bike?
What are your thoughts, ideas, benefits or snags? If a spec list or bike springs to mind - let me know.
TIA.
My son recently bought a new 'adventure' / 'gravel' bike - a Saracen Hack, which he is really enjoying. This basically seems to be a road/cyclocross/tourer/mountain bike hybrid.
I've been thinking of buying something similar, in order to keep up with him, but I'm now wondering if this is an opportunity to get some more retro in my life? I do however want modern creature comforts.
So, would I be able to take a retro tourer or cyclocross f&f - add some modern components and create a go almost anywhere, retro/mod all day bike?
What are your thoughts, ideas, benefits or snags? If a spec list or bike springs to mind - let me know.
TIA.