Originally Posted by
sb88
Priority list for upgrades:
1. Comfortable position: a stem that fits better. Prob 2cm shorter to notice a difference. Try flipping it too.
2. Rolling resistance and rotating mass: new tyres
Reference: me being regularly faster over a 21 mile ride on a heavier bike, with lower gearing, but a better fit than a lighter, all round higher end bike that was too stretched out to be comfy for long periods on hoods and in drops, and lots of frame/stem combo experimentation over the years.
You could cut off any excess seatpost if there's lots inside the frame, as long as 10cm is left inside. Cheaper carbon posts aren't much lighter, if at all.
Would a 11 gear upgrade be worth while? I think the rear derailleur and front crank (which I'll prob change out anyway -just havent figured what is a better upgrade) will accept a 11gear shimano 105 or better rear cassette and a new 11 gear chain. It doesn't seem to be that much of an expense. 100 or under. Esp if I change it out myself. What do u think?