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I have my father's old steel 10 speed from like the 60s. Are there any drawbacks to riding around on one of these vs something new?
The brakes are probably worse, depending on the bike and how nice a bike you'd compare it to could be quite a bit worse. If you're just riding casually and have foresight it's not going to make or break it though. Oh, and modern shifters are a lot easier, but again not going to be life changing unless you're riding a ton, especially on uneven terrain
This is great feedback, thank you!
I like old mountain bikes and more modern bikes with thicker tires. I find it improves the riding experience a good bit. Regardless, the bike you have, and ride, is the best bike
It will be a little heavier. For the average rider it won't make much difference.