Originally Posted by
dynodonn
That's the exact opposite thought process that I was taught by many experienced persons in my years of motorsports. The first thing they said was to spend the money on the vehicle in the stopping/handling/durability department first, then drop in a high powered motor.
Nothing worse than chasing your tail by constantly fixing broken poor quality parts/bad handling vehicle that weren't suited to a high powered engine in the first place.
I think his statement is actually pretty accurate (also I'm backing my analogy)
I actually AutoX and know some people that build drag cars. Absolutely right when you're talking about building a car you'll need sleeves, forged internals, bulletproofed trans, suspension, etc. But if you have a 100 hp engine none of that matters really. If I build up to the point where I am being limited by my bike more than my body I'll upgrade.
Again if you have money or you love cycling enough to buy the best part by part that's 100% cool. I was just thinking that I was a little heavy for my height and I could lose a few lbs before I start thinking my bike is too fat.