Retro vs Modern: The Ultimate Test
Retro vs Modern: The Ultimate Test
Watch retro vs modern: the ultimate test 123movies. Ex-pro cyclist Simon Richardson is on a quest to find out how performance has changed over the decades by comparing a modern racing machine with a classic bike of yesteryear. Simon will be recreating Eddy Merckx’s legendary 1969 Faema Team bike from scratch, travelling the country to source new-old stock which has laid dormant for years. This includes a period correct bike fit from Terry Dolan, and input from retro legends; Sid Barras and Philippa York, to discuss how the bikes they raced on compare against today's carbon beasts. But how will a retro 60s replica really compare when pitted against a modern carbon road bike?
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