is it worth it?
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is it worth it?
to get a new group set and wheels for my 4 year old Allez with a slightly dented toptube? the 105 tripple group thats on it has seen about 7000 miles and is starting to show some signs of age. i have mismatched wheels at the moment too. an alex alx330 front with an open pro/ultegra rear and its really ghetto looking. ide go with an ultegra compact kit and a $500-ish wheelset if i decide to upgrade. but i figure for the money spent on parts and tools i could get something else.
my next "real" bike purchase will be a tri bike, so i wouldnt wanna spend a ton of money on a new roadie when thats not what i really want.
i guess what this really comes down to is: do i upgrade the allez and hope that the frame can hold up to my fat ass being on it for a couple more years. or do i get one of the BD CF roadies? just tyring to weigh out my options at the moment. if you guys can show me some bikes in the $1200-1400 neighborhood that i should look at that would be cool too.
my next "real" bike purchase will be a tri bike, so i wouldnt wanna spend a ton of money on a new roadie when thats not what i really want.
i guess what this really comes down to is: do i upgrade the allez and hope that the frame can hold up to my fat ass being on it for a couple more years. or do i get one of the BD CF roadies? just tyring to weigh out my options at the moment. if you guys can show me some bikes in the $1200-1400 neighborhood that i should look at that would be cool too.
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7000 miles and it's showing its age?
Jeezus, at that rate I'd need a new groupset every 6 months. What have you been doing to your bike?
Jeezus, at that rate I'd need a new groupset every 6 months. What have you been doing to your bike?
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its a hand me down from my dad and he didnt take really great care of it. so i guess its not really all that mileage related then, just poor up-keep.
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Yeah, that sounds pretty likely.
I reckon if you get it to a good bike shop and get them to give it a full service, it would make a huge difference, and save you the money of buying a new groupset.
Of course, Ultegra is a pretty good deal at the moment
If you decide to go the new route, take a look at the Scoot Speedster range, I have a 2007 S30 with 105, and couldn't be happier. They should be right around your price range, too. I'd avoid BD CF, just because I've only really heard bad things.
I reckon if you get it to a good bike shop and get them to give it a full service, it would make a huge difference, and save you the money of buying a new groupset.
Of course, Ultegra is a pretty good deal at the moment
If you decide to go the new route, take a look at the Scoot Speedster range, I have a 2007 S30 with 105, and couldn't be happier. They should be right around your price range, too. I'd avoid BD CF, just because I've only really heard bad things.
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thanx for the advice. ill take it to my LBS next week and see what they think.
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ill just leave the allez alone (besides getting it checked out/tuned up) and keep it around as a beater bike that my friends can use.
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