School me on groupsets
08-03-11, 07:58 AM
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For $350 each I converted my vintage steel bike, and my old Cannondale to Campy Centaur 10 speed. No way could I get an equivalent bike for $350 ... or even $700.
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Oh I'm in agreement! Progressively upgrading, a little every year or so is far better than getting a new bike every year. Just about to upgrade the whole drivetrain on wifey's hybrid to SRAM x9 and Deore XT cranks; thanks to eBay, the price is $280. (Add another $100 for LBS to install it, or a few days for me to do it.)
But when you need to do massive changes and you want to do it all within 1 year-- I strongly recommend a new bike.
But when you need to do massive changes and you want to do it all within 1 year-- I strongly recommend a new bike.
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I'll suggest something different - buy a new bike and keep the old one. You can buy a complete sale bike equipped with 105 for less than a Sora groupset.
Edit - Whoops, didn't see ColinL's post
Edit - Whoops, didn't see ColinL's post
08-03-11, 08:24 AM
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Also, as I mentioned in a similar thread, it depends on the bike being upgraded. Is it a great frame, fits perfectly, that rides nicely and you want to keep & modernize to take advantage of indexed shifting, better brakes etc .... or is it an average bike that you are just riding, but doesn't mean much to you.
The "right" answer depends on all the factors, not strictly cost or convenience.
The "right" answer depends on all the factors, not strictly cost or convenience.
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08-03-11, 09:17 AM
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The thing I have noticed with Campy is that their shifters are considerably less expensive than Shimano and SRAM while their derailleurs and cassettes are a bit more expensive so it kinda evens out.
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