Quote Originally Posted by KnottedYet View Post
If it fits you well, you can upgrade parts, powder coat, etc.

(that's what I did to my 80's steel Giant)

If the frame is good, a steel Trek can keep on going for many more years.
Why not get both? If the steel Trek fits you could upgrade to your hearts content and it could become your winter bike. Oh wait, it's Alaska This is Knott's 80's steel Giant. Lots of other examples here of beautiful rebuilds.

Get the Madone for club rides, long rides, going real fast etc.

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