Upgrade steel frame vs new bike
Hello,
I've been lurking here for quite a while and finally decided to join in. I'm hoping some of you veterans can help me out with my dilemma. I've been riding my trusty old Trek bike for the last 10 years and I feel I am outgrowing the gearing on it. It has an 8 speed cassette and I was hoping to switch to a 10 speed. I took it to the local bike shop and they just said it wasn't worth upgrading since I'd have to completely change the group set and probably get new wheels. They didn't look at the bike very long and seemed more interested in selling me a new bike. So my question is, anyone have any idea if the bike is worth upgrading?
I did wander over to the local Trek dealership and they had a 2006 and 2007 Madone 5.2 in my size on clearance for around $2000. However, I do not race. I do ride 100-150 miles a week and do centuries and feel that the Madone may be a wee bit of overkill for my needs.
I'll include a picture of my old bike incase that helps. It's nothing special. Cro-Moly frame with Campy Athena parts 53/42 crank 11/23 cassette.
Thanks for any help!
http://www.dreamrave.com/images/trek270.jpg