Upgrading my road bike
02-17-12, 12:24 AM
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Upgrading my road bike
So I bought this bike (2003 Bianchi Reparto Corse EV3 Alu 51 cm) for $450 1-2 months ago. (Did I score a good deal?)
The guy I bought the bike from basically made everything italian or something on this bike lol.
Recently I have gotten pretty hooked to cycling and I want to upgrade the bike I have.
I don't know much about road bikes, but I know the basics.
I have an adequete budget, how would I come about upgrading my bike? Any specific parts?
Here is a picture:
Here are the specifications:
2003 Bianchi Reparto Corse EV3 Alu 51 cm
Frame: Bianchi XL EV3 Aluminium
Fork: Bianchi RC full carbon
Colour: Black
Cranks: FSA Compact Gossamer 50-34, Black 170mm
Bottom bracket: FSA
Chain: SRAM 10 speed
Front derailleur: Campagnolo Chorus
Rear derailleur: Campagnolo Veloce 10 speed, long stem
Brakes: Campagnolo Mirage black
Levers: Campagnolo Chorus 10 speed
Rear sprockets: Campagnolo Chorus 10 speed. 13-27
Wheels: Campagnolo Electron 24 spokes
Skewers: Campagnolo
Tyres: Vittoria Diamante Pro
Bars: ITM
Stem: ITM Millenium Super Over 130mm
Headset: Campagnolo
Pedals: Shimano PDM
Seat post: Campagnolo carbon
Saddle: Selle Italia TT
Bottle cages: Elite
The guy I bought the bike from basically made everything italian or something on this bike lol.
Recently I have gotten pretty hooked to cycling and I want to upgrade the bike I have.
I don't know much about road bikes, but I know the basics.
I have an adequete budget, how would I come about upgrading my bike? Any specific parts?
Here is a picture:
Here are the specifications:
2003 Bianchi Reparto Corse EV3 Alu 51 cm
Frame: Bianchi XL EV3 Aluminium
Fork: Bianchi RC full carbon
Colour: Black
Cranks: FSA Compact Gossamer 50-34, Black 170mm
Bottom bracket: FSA
Chain: SRAM 10 speed
Front derailleur: Campagnolo Chorus
Rear derailleur: Campagnolo Veloce 10 speed, long stem
Brakes: Campagnolo Mirage black
Levers: Campagnolo Chorus 10 speed
Rear sprockets: Campagnolo Chorus 10 speed. 13-27
Wheels: Campagnolo Electron 24 spokes
Skewers: Campagnolo
Tyres: Vittoria Diamante Pro
Bars: ITM
Stem: ITM Millenium Super Over 130mm
Headset: Campagnolo
Pedals: Shimano PDM
Seat post: Campagnolo carbon
Saddle: Selle Italia TT
Bottle cages: Elite
Last edited by donaldmax; 02-17-12 at 01:22 AM. Reason: forgot to put name of bike
02-17-12, 12:31 AM
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https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/2855722312.html
I am confused, as I just saw this post, and this listing that does not jibe with your post....
I am confused, as I just saw this post, and this listing that does not jibe with your post....
02-17-12, 12:35 AM
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https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/2855722312.html
I am confused, as I just saw this post, and this listing that does not jibe with your post....
I am confused, as I just saw this post, and this listing that does not jibe with your post....
I have searched like everywhere but I can't find people with this bike.
02-17-12, 01:17 AM
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Looks like you need a bigger frame, I would consider this bike upgraded. You can always put it on a diet and shred some cheddar on more carbon and composite parts.
02-17-12, 04:49 AM
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It is fine as is. Ride it for a while and save your money fo a new one.
I would check the tires for wear and see if they drying out. Conti 4000s is the way to go if you need new tires.
Is the sizing right, 51 is small.
I would check the tires for wear and see if they drying out. Conti 4000s is the way to go if you need new tires.
Is the sizing right, 51 is small.
02-17-12, 05:48 AM
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Here's the 2003 Carbon version: https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...rbon&Type=bike
Yours appears to be a 2004 version. It's the first year they made an Aluminum Frame: https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...orus&Type=bike
Yours appears to be a 2004 version. It's the first year they made an Aluminum Frame: https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...orus&Type=bike
02-17-12, 06:30 AM
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Nice bike as is. If you must change something a Campy carbon crank would shed some weight and look cool. They aren't too pricey used on Ebay.
02-17-12, 06:40 AM
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The stem looks way to long for the bike, sort the Ergo shifters and saddle angles and ride it, unless you want to chuck loads of money at it, which probably won't do anything to it, do as v70cat, and save for a better bike in the future.
02-17-12, 07:10 AM
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How many miles have you put on the bike since you've owned it? I agree with the others that are guessing that it's too small for you.
02-17-12, 07:34 AM
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Chorus is a fine group. Maybe change the crank to a matching Chorus one? But only if you intend to ride that frame for a long while. Other than that, the only upgrades I'd make are ones I could easily switch to a new bike in the future... wheels, saddle (unless you already have your holy grail seat), maybe computer.
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02-17-12, 07:44 AM
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From my experience needing a stem that huge means the fit isn't proper. I would suggest having someone size you at a shop properly and go from there. No sense in changing things if indeed that bike is too small for you. Also do you find that saddle position comfortable?
If you do decide to upgrade anything I would start with brakes and perhaps a crank if the budget allows for both.
If you do decide to upgrade anything I would start with brakes and perhaps a crank if the budget allows for both.
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That's the longest stem I've ever seen.
I wouldn't upgrade anything on that bike until the components wear out.
I wouldn't upgrade anything on that bike until the components wear out.
02-17-12, 03:48 PM
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Here's the 2003 Carbon version: https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...rbon&Type=bike
Yours appears to be a 2004 version. It's the first year they made an Aluminum Frame: https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...orus&Type=bike
Yours appears to be a 2004 version. It's the first year they made an Aluminum Frame: https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...orus&Type=bike
i need to change the saddle because it hurts like hell lol. any recommendations to a more comfortable saddle?
The bike is slightly small lol.
the stem is long. i will go to a bike shop and buy a different one.
so judging from all these posts, the only area for improvement is carbon parts, stem, and frame.
02-17-12, 05:01 PM
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Everything on this bike relating to fit is wrong.
Also it's weird that you have it for sale but are not selling it.
Also it's weird that you have it for sale but are not selling it.
02-17-12, 05:31 PM
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And nobody has even bothered to mention the nds picture?
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