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Originally Posted by BabaRamDas
(Post 11739343)
Now that I'm looking to start to upgrade, I don't really know where to start.
The first thing I upgraded was getting a warranty swap from a Truvativ crank to Shimano. Probably the best thing I've done, too. |
Consider a power meter and work down from there. GL
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Originally Posted by rangerdavid
(Post 11740193)
Now realistically, I started with Mavic krysium elite wheels. The 2010 ones are less than 1500 gr. and darn near bullet proof. Then I got several products from 3T. I like their stuff, it's light and well made. I started with a new 3T arcx stem, then ergonova bars (sized down to 40 instead of the 42 that came on my bike), then a 3T doric team seat post. That plus a new saddle made all the difference in the world to me in the fit and ride. :thumb:
Next I went on a small weight weenie binge and bought some KCNC C6 brakes, seat post clamp, bar ends, KCNC skewers, and headset top cap. All in all several hundred dollars to save a little weight. :eek: All of this stuff cost a bit over $1000 combined, but I lost a bunch of weight off the bike from the OEM specs, and I love the way it rides now, and that's what's most important. :innocent: If you have the disposable income go for it. There are a lot worse things to spend your hard earned money on. And if it gets you on your bike even more, then it's an investment in you and your health. |
Originally Posted by calamarichris
(Post 11740116)
Can't believe no one's suggested getting your bike fit to you, yet.
Please, please, please: visit a pro bike fitter and get your saddle, cleats and bars checked. It might sound ridiculous to spend several hours and pay some dude $150 to shift your saddle, seatpost & cleats, backward or forward a centimeter, but those things make such a colossal difference. |
Forget about upgrading your front derailer if it works if it doesn't work that great check the set up I bet that will make all the difference. As others have said get some new wheels and tires if u feel u need to upgrade the bike then when u do grow out of this bike u can use them on your new bike. If u don't have it a computer would be nice as well as a good pair of cycling shoes and peddles. If u already have those thing get some new cycling clothes u can never have enough. A good bike fit is also a good idea as well.
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I'm still waiting to get my road bike, but I upgraded the rear wheel and cassette on my mtb about 6 mos after getting it and it made a huge difference. Ride the shifters until they break or you get tired of maintaining them. Change the wheels first if you do anything. Synapse is a nice bike. I rode one several times trying to decide what to get.
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I too started wirh an entry level bike, Felt F90, and yes its ok to upgrade if you like the bike, I started with brakes, first Koolstop salmon pads, later Cane Creek SCR5s, used off ebay, big improvement.
Next was wheelset, Neuvation M28 AERO3s with kevlar bead tires, this made a huge difference, $250.00 plus tires, then after checking around local bike shops I came across a lightly used Tiagra 9 speed groupset including crank, got it plus installation for $215.00, this included a new Ultegra bottom bracket. I now have an entirely different better functioning bike that I will ride and enjoy for a long time, it is unlike any other because I choose the component mix and that makes it mine. |
It's been known that if you change out the Sora STI caps for some Ultegra ones you increase you wattage by another 100W! :)
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