Originally Posted by
btppberk
It's decently hilly and windy where I ride. Do people think I'd have greater bang for the buck with nice wheels or a new frame?
If you ride for hours at a time, then the lighter the better. Not knowing what your bike weighs, I'd think you'd still get more bang for your buck from a new bike that might weigh five or more pounds lighter than you'll ever get from just changing wheel sets.
Changing frames? Then you'll be compromising by having to ensure the frame will fit with your old components. And do you know what your current frame alone weighs so you can decide if the new one is lighter?
The longer and hillier your riding, the more energy you'll have to go farther if you reduce weight. Whether it's on you or the bike.