Can a Retro Bike Handle a Modern Groupset & Disc Brakes?

Everyone loves the look of a retro steel bike, but while classic components can be stylish, they simply don’t perform as well as modern tech (as Manon found on her 100 mile ride on a £100 bike!). Alex wanted to know whether he could revive the very retro frame from that video to bring it into the 21st century by fitting modern components. The results were pretty stunning! Thanks to Tom at Barbastelle - check out his Instagram @barbastellebikes Subscribe to GCN for cycling as you have never seen it before! Live racing, shows & cycling adventure films: Subscribe: The GCN Shop: #Cycling #GCN #GCNTech #RoadBike What did you think of this? Would you rather the modern components or keep the classics? Let us know in the comments! If you enjoyed this video, make sure to give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. 👍 Watch more on GCN Tech... 📹 The Best Retro Bike Tech From The 1980’s? | GCN Tech Show -