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01-06-12 | 06:41 AM

thehammerdog

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best new thing to get in 2012?

I am at a crossroads with what upgrade I want to make. Money being an issue, what is the best bang for the buck? Focus on which area comfort/speed/bling?

01-06-12 | 06:42 AM

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Wheels.

01-06-12 | 06:44 AM

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Everything.

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01-06-12 | 06:45 AM

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I am at a crossroads with what upgrade I want to make. Money being an issue, what is the best bang for the buck? Focus on which area comfort/speed/bling?

What is your current equipment? What is your budget?

01-06-12 | 06:47 AM

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wheels to start. then new group, stem & bars, seat post, saddle. Lots of new accessories too, pumps, Co2's, and of course clothing. Post pics too.

01-06-12 | 06:48 AM

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01-06-12 | 08:16 AM

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Ride more.

^ This. Upgrade your legs

01-06-12 | 08:18 AM

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^ This. Upgrade your legs

Or downgrade your gut.

01-06-12 | 08:35 AM

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Yeah, and if you really need to spend your bike budget, how about a training plan, training book, class, coach or training camp. Or better yet, a bike vacation.

01-06-12 | 08:41 AM

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I'd budget for a cycling-focused vacation. Doesn't have to be to Europe or anything.

If you're dead set on buying equipment, I would suggest ultegra Di2.

01-06-12 | 08:44 AM

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This year I intend to get things to help me get faster. This includes, chains, tubes, and tires.

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01-06-12 | 08:48 AM

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Powertap wheel and learn to use it.

01-06-12 | 08:52 AM

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Powertap wheel and learn to use it.

That would be my 2nd suggestion. If you already own a megabuck wheel and can't stomach the idea, get a Quarq or wait for Garmin to release their pedal.

01-06-12 | 08:57 AM

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^^ That's what I want, the garmin vector pedals, so I can get rid of my powertap wheel, because i hate the way it rides. Stupid Kinlin XR270 rims are crap quality. I don't get why everyone raves about them. grrrr.

01-06-12 | 08:58 AM

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How about your keyboard? More pointless threads for the win!

01-06-12 | 09:01 AM

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How about hookers and coke? Those two things made Charlie Sheen man of the year for 2011.

01-06-12 | 09:21 AM

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how about hookers and coke? Those two things made charlie sheen man of the year for 2011.

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01-06-12 | 09:38 AM

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I am at a crossroads with what upgrade I want to make. Money being an issue, what is the best bang for the buck? Focus on which area comfort/speed/bling?

If you need us to tell you what upgrade to get, then you shouldn't be upgrading.