>>1009705Some stuff improves incrementally, but other times the "standard" changes all at once.
1978 Freehubs were introduced and started replacing freewheels.
In 1984 SIS shifters were introduced, friction systems died off almost immediately. Full carbon frames came out about this time.
6 years later integrated STI brifters became a thing.
Lots of other are effectively a thing of the past, like 26" MTBs, cottered cranks, downtube shifters, steel rims, 650c wheels, etc.
Still, don't discount old bikes, old fancy bikes are a lot of fun and much cheaper than new entry level bikes.
>>1009713This is very accurate.
