Originally Posted by
lhbernhardt
Oh, and by the way, I've said this before but I will say it again:
Before you get carried away with the almost effortless performance of a prospective new bike (n+1), first try replacing the chain (and cogs if required) on your current ride, just so you'll have a good basis for comparison. You may even be so amazed at the vastly enhanced performance of you current bike with only a new chain that you will forget about blowing money on a new bike! I think most people have too many bikes anyway. But you can never have too many wheels.
Luis
+1
But I would add: AND adjust the derailer and brakes so they are working efficiently and effectively. That can do more than a new chain or sprockets -- or a new bike.
... My 2012 trek DS has less than a 1,000 miles on it -- but last night I checked it out on the bike stand and found that the derailer was out-of asjustment and the pads in the rear hydraulic disk caliper were spragging on the rotor... All that had happened slowly since the bike was new so really hadn't noticed the less crisp shifting or increased effort to pedal the thing.