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01-11-11, 06:54 PM
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$800.00
Hey everyone, I can use some advice. I have a 2010 Giant Defy Alliance 1 that I bought brand new last winter. Although I love the bike, I think it might be time to start upgrading some components. I have an extra $800.00 to start upgrading with. So my question is , with 800 bucks, what would you guys start with? This is my bike. Sorry for not having an actual pic. that i took myself. https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-au/....1/5307/37464/
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01-11-11, 07:07 PM
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If you think you must upgrade, my suggestion is wheels and tires, though those aren't bad wheels.
If you want to really start training, get a used PowerTap rear wheel and learn how to use it, and the data.
If you want to really start training, get a used PowerTap rear wheel and learn how to use it, and the data.
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01-11-11, 07:09 PM
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Throw the stick!!!!
I received a few hundred bucks for Christmas, the first thing I did was send a coach a few hundred bucks. 
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Quality brake pads if you don't have them... Nice tires if you need them... Save the balance until next winter and purchase a new bike with the upgraded stuff already installed. 
You will save in the long run and you'll have a great winter bike/backup in the garage.
You will save in the long run and you'll have a great winter bike/backup in the garage.
01-11-11, 07:13 PM
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01-11-11, 07:13 PM
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OP - why do you want to upgrade anything? Better performance, bling factor, combination of the two, some other reason?
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Obtusely terse bikeforums version: Don't
Reasoning: upgrading is really inefficient when it comes budgets. The gain is too marginal and the costs too high, you'll feel a lot better about that cool new bike you buy after saving for a couple years
If you're dead set on upgrading: Buy wheels, buy contact points, buy tires, buy brakes. Don't futz with groupsets
Reasoning: upgrading is really inefficient when it comes budgets. The gain is too marginal and the costs too high, you'll feel a lot better about that cool new bike you buy after saving for a couple years
If you're dead set on upgrading: Buy wheels, buy contact points, buy tires, buy brakes. Don't futz with groupsets
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I couldn't buy a bicycle and resist the urge to tinker and upgrade components.
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Thats what my local lbs that sold me the bike said to me. He said its fine the way it is and just ride until something wears out and really need replacing. I guess I spend too much time on bf reading what everyone else has making me feel inferior.
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Just ride your bike as is. Put the money into a future new bike fund. You could easily spend $800 on "upgrades" and not gain even a 0.1 mph advantage.
Better yet, spend $15-20 on a good training book and learn how to develop your cycling fitness. Here is a good one.
https://www.amazon.com/Training-Racin...4795236&sr=8-1
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Another vote for a powertap wheel. You can get a new one with computer for that (wired version) with a couple hundred to spare. If you can save another $150 or so, you could get a wireless version with a garmin head unit. Or look for a used one for much less.
01-11-11, 07:23 PM
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Why do you think it's time to start upgrading components? What's broken or holding you back as it is right now?
If you're dead set on upgrading components, trade-in/sell the bike with your $800 and buy a new one with the components that you want.
If you wanna get really serious about your time on the saddle, look for a Powertap & meter that's in your budget... or keep on saving until you can afford one.
If you're dead set on upgrading components, trade-in/sell the bike with your $800 and buy a new one with the components that you want.
If you wanna get really serious about your time on the saddle, look for a Powertap & meter that's in your budget... or keep on saving until you can afford one.
01-11-11, 07:30 PM
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