Originally Posted by
goodtimes5
As a recreational rider, I'm pretty satisfied with my Giant OCR3 frame. I've been bit with the cycling bug pretty badly as I've already upgraded most of the components and wheelset over time. Only things that have remained stock are the cranks and bottom bracket.
Would it be worth it for me to upgrade from this frame to a Cannondale Six13 Team frameset? The stock cranks and bottom bracket are included in unused condition. I'd be going from full aluminum frame to mix of aluminum/carbon frame and alum crankset to bb30 carbon fiber crankset (I'm assuming this counts as a significant benefit). The cost to me would be less than $700.
I have gone through this same delima. I bought a used bike. I upgraded the saddle, the wheels, the handlebars, the crank and front and rear dr and bottles cages. Then, I upgraded the frame because the frame I had didn't fit me as good as it could have. The seat post, brakes, shifters and cassette is all that is left of the original bike. It was fun to do but expensive. I can not cost justify it but I love the bike now. It will probably be years before I do anything to the bike again and I will never replace the frame.
However, the new Campy 11 speed groupo has been calling my name but I am trying ignore it.