noobie upgrade Q's**********?
06-22-06, 12:02 AM
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noobie upgrade Q's**********?
Hello i'm a noobie so please help and don't jump down my throat!!!!!
Just bought a trek 1000 to get back in the game. I have not been riding in years,
as most of my time has been devoted to soccer.
My question is this..... after a while, should I upgrade the components on this bike to ultegra, or is it better to buy a new bike/ frame? Given that my primary reason for buying the trek 1000 was to make sure
I would be excited by the sport again, (which I am by the way, out riding every day). Cost is not really an issue for me ( although I am not made of money!!!!!!).
thanks for all your help.
j.
Just bought a trek 1000 to get back in the game. I have not been riding in years,
as most of my time has been devoted to soccer.
My question is this..... after a while, should I upgrade the components on this bike to ultegra, or is it better to buy a new bike/ frame? Given that my primary reason for buying the trek 1000 was to make sure
I would be excited by the sport again, (which I am by the way, out riding every day). Cost is not really an issue for me ( although I am not made of money!!!!!!).
thanks for all your help.
j.
06-22-06, 12:09 AM
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If money's not an issue, just buy the bike you really want.
06-22-06, 12:20 AM
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It's not worth upgrading a frame like the Trek 1000's Alpha SL to Ultegra. Upgrades are really costly - you're looking at a set of Ultegra shifters for close to $200, Ultegra rear derailleur for maybe $80, a new cassette for around $50, and a new chain for $30. On top of that you've got labor costs. All you gain is maybe 10% smoother shifting over your Sora setup, and slightly closer ratios in the back that you'll probably not even notice.
It's great that the 1000's getting you out there every day, and it's a good bike, too. I know a lot of satisfied Trek 1000 owners, and there's no reason to get caught up in the upgrade fever. If one day you really would like higher level components and a nicer frame, sell the 1000 (road bikes hold their value very well; they're in very high demand at all times) and just invest in a nicer all-around bike. A good bike with full Ultegra and a lightweight frame can be had for around $1300-1400.
It's great that the 1000's getting you out there every day, and it's a good bike, too. I know a lot of satisfied Trek 1000 owners, and there's no reason to get caught up in the upgrade fever. If one day you really would like higher level components and a nicer frame, sell the 1000 (road bikes hold their value very well; they're in very high demand at all times) and just invest in a nicer all-around bike. A good bike with full Ultegra and a lightweight frame can be had for around $1300-1400.
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06-22-06, 12:38 AM
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All you gain is maybe 10% smoother shifting over your Sora setup, and slightly closer ratios in the back that you'll probably not even notice.
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Originally Posted by operator
Or 0% if they're properly adjusted. You're only going to be dropping some grams which is totally not worth it.
06-22-06, 12:51 AM
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thanks, the beef. that was the answer i was looking for.
it is great to be out there. Smoking cigs killed my soccer career a few years ago.
i have recently quit (and it was easy!!!! just pm me if anyone would like to know how!!!).
I really like the trek 1000, and, just being out there every morning.
j.
it is great to be out there. Smoking cigs killed my soccer career a few years ago.
i have recently quit (and it was easy!!!! just pm me if anyone would like to know how!!!).
I really like the trek 1000, and, just being out there every morning.
j.
