Originally Posted by arcellus
So i got my first SS about six months ago, and now that i know I'll never go back to gears, it's time to start upgrading... should i go for a new frame or new hubs/wheelset first? money's tight, so i'm thinking about upgrading basically everything else first, then swapping all the new components to a new frame. am i on the right track here?
if money's tight, the best thing to do is take a two-pronged approach (this got me through grad school, so maybe it'll help you...).
1. replace what breaks or wears out.
2. save up the extra cash for a new pair of wheels.
the rationale for #1 is pretty obvious. the rationale for #2 is this: unless you've got a terrible tank of a frame that doesn't fit you at all, a new pair of wheels are going to make a much bigger difference than a new frame in how your ride feels. also, if you want to build your own wheels or have someone build them for you, you can always buy hubs first, then the hoops, then the rest.
when you get your degree, buy yourself a new frame as a graduation present.