Here is my current setup..

Specialized Allez Sport 09 (61 frame)
WH-R600 (Rims)
SG-X 105 50-F (crank basically 105)
105 front Derailleur
Ultegra rear Derailleur
Ultegra flightdeck
FSA Carbon Seat Stand
Equipe Pro handle bars
front and rear brakes have been upgraded as well but don't know name


So I am wondering what the best bang for the buck upgrade there is some lightness and comfort. Sure I like an all over carbon frame bike but I have already done alot of upgrades to this on already. So I thinking about what I can do to upgrade with what I already have. I was thinking upgrading and getting a carbon Tarmac Frame. If I got the new frame I put all the componets off this frame and put on the new bike. The other thought I had was to upgrade the rims. I know they are bullet proof set but do weigh more then others. I wouldn't want to get rims that needs to be trued more then once or twice a year and I weight 210 Wt. and 6'3". I don't go over that many curbs but I am not a lightest guy.


Thanks for your help in fine the next upgrade.

Chris

If you can save for a frame like the Tarmac, save more money and buy a whole new Tarmac. Now, you have 2 bikes. Really, if you can justify/rationalize a new frame, you can do the same for a new bike.


But if you are really set on an upgrade...get a new frame. You'll love the Tarmac!

It's a nice bike. If you have $1000 (or less, really) burning a hole in your pocket, you can always go to psimet.com and get some really nice wheels.

I would do that before the frame, myself.

What's differences in lower Tarmac frames and higher line Tarmac frames?

Are you giving up much in way of strength if you get these rims? What weigh difference going to be?

I agree with this line of thinking. For ~$500 there are many nice choices in alloy clinchers. That's what I'd be doing - unless your saddle sucks. Cheap saddles and wheels are the standard fare on a lot of low to mid range bikes.

Talk to the man himself, go to the site and get him to send you a quote. Tell him what you want to do, and what you weight, etc.

You'll get a great deal on great, reliable wheels that will suit your purpose.

what tires are you running? they can make a huge difference without spending too much coin.

same with brake pads

FWIW, the only framesets usually available are usually the higher end ones. For instance, you'd be looking at the Pro Tarmac for $3100 to get the frame and fork. You could get a new Tarmac Expert for that price

+1 on both points. Inexpensive, yet potentially very noticeable quality improvement.