What to upgrade?
 

My bike is pretty much stock. I have the PureFix Romeo (http://purefixcycles.com/collections...ixie-the-romeo) My bike size is the 47cm.

I don't know what to get, but the stuff I have is the Bullhorn, Drop down bar (with tapes) and a riser bar already.

Everything else on the bike is stock and I was wondering if there's anything I could upgrade to increase performance, and mobility, etc.

Thanks!

Is anything broken, breaking, making bad noises, or not working for you? If so, replace them. If not, then wait for any of those things to happen.

A decent saddle can really improve ride comfort. Tires with less rolling resistance will make you feel faster. A good set of pedals/straps or clipless pedals will make riding more pleasant.

Replace the fork, frame, crank, pedals, stem, seatpost, tires, tube, brakes tape and hubs. keep the spokezzzzz

So you've tried 3 very different bar types. Did any speak to you? Do you hate them all? Was one almost right, but just missing X? Upgrade when you've got a problem you want to fix, otherwise you just end up making new problems that weren't there (or at least that's what I end up doing where one upgrade suddenly means I "need" to do another to match or whatever).

Thanks for the input! I'll probably upgrade my saddle next since its really comfort. Do you guys like what is the best saddle for short and long distance ride? That's also good when I ride over bumps and stuff. Also I'll probably get a new pedals at the same time.

So what do you guys suggest that is best for the money saddle and pedals?

@himespau - I need to get them tape at the shop first, since I never taped those before. Right now I'm on my riser bar, but since my back is starting to feel a little pain when riding I wanted to switch it out.

Multiple Kilo TTs.

Brooks, you'll either love them and only them for the rest of your life or you'll learn they're not for you and never try leather again. Actually, the nice thing about brooks is lightly used sell for almost as much as new.

What do you do that you want to increase "performance" and "mobility"? Do you just ride it around town? are you track racing?

These are pretty simple bikes, having your fit dialed in and the appropriate gear ratio is going to help you more than buying a new seat post or handebars.

Keep your tires inflated properly, and everything clean/lubed, and ride your bike.

I have a question about inflating the tires, this is what I have (http://purefixcycles.com/collections/fixie-tires-tubes) Is 80PSI the recommended pressure?

Thanks!

Check the tire. Recommended PSI should be marked on there somewhere.

This. 80psi sounds a little low. Mine are over 100, they shouldn't have any give to them really.

It really depends on the tire. That's a 28c tire he's talking about so it may be lower.

Ah, okay - I've only had experience with like my skinny-ass 23c's . Either way - should be written on the wall of the tire.

I hear Big Shot bikes are nice.

To the OP - the thing with Brooks, and other leather saddles, is that they are quite hard at first. Leather saddles have a break in period until it starts to form to your ass (sit bones). My first time on a Brooks was quite painful and left saddle sores. After about 10 rides, it really started to feel good - kinda like breaking in a baseball glove. They also require more care to the leather, but the payoff is worth it.

However, keep in mind that saddle recommendations are to be taken lightly. If we all had the same butts, saddle choices/recommendations would be easy. What works for one might be terrible for another. Currently, I am enjoying a Selle Italia Turbo 80's... but again, that is what works for me and might not for you.

If you have to ask what to upgrade, save your money and buy things as they break or you decide you need them (trust me, it'll happen). Relying on what a handful of bike dorks (myself included) say to dictate what's cool is freakin' stupid.

Thanks for all the input everyone! I'll probably upgrade my saddle, tires/tube and pedals.

Thanks!

with 17 posts you're asking us how to improve a tig-welded high-tensile frame with herculean-white wheels, such a completely perfect fit for a super-clean romantic like yourself?

i call bull****...is that unreasonable?

If that's what you want to think. Sorry I didn't joined 7 years ago, so my post count could make a difference.

But its your opinion, so I can respect that.