Originally Posted by
carleton
Some more random thoughts:
Pay particular attention to your drivetrain: Cranks, Pedals, Chain, Chainrings, and Cogs. Spend the extra loot here. If I bought a stock bike, over the course of my first season I'd replace all of that stuff.
Whats the general consensus on chainrings? The only real expense I've got left is wheels, chainrings and a frame. Frame and wheels are pretty much figured out. What rings do you guys generally run. I understand this is something that most fine tune on their own, but I've nickel and dimed my commuter buying several $50 chainrings and $30 cogs trying to figure out ratios I like. The rentals out on the track had 46T rings (on purpose I guess) and I spun pretty quick on hard efforts. I dont really want to buy 5 x $100 dura ace chainrings. How would you guys start out?