Originally Posted by
cyclingtolose
Upgrade question.
I have $500 that I am looking to put into the best place possible to upgrade for next race season... I will probably buy used parts through our local great page on Facebook for bike parts, but may go with LBS if nothing found there.
I have a 2012 Specialized Tarmac with Sram Red.
Problem I have right now is that I want to maintain my ability to train with power, but I know the best upgrade would be the wheels. Do I try to sell my powertap rear wheel, buy a crank based PM, and then go for wheels after that?
Thoughts? Where will I see the biggest bang for my buck?
I am a Cat 4 and will be racing mostly crits (have 2 stage races next year).
Thanks in advance.
Maybe look to get a Stages crank arm and a set of cheap tubular wheels? I've seen as lot of 10-speed only used Zipps or Reynolds in the $300 range. (I have a set of old Zipp 404s that I race on that I bought for $500 a few years ago.)