New bike from old....
mikedobson100
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Hello everybody,
I'm looking for some advice. I have an entry level Edinburgh Bike Shop "Revolution" roadie that's served me well for the last three years. But, it's starting to look a bit jaded now and I would like to upgrade it. Now here's the rub, I don't have a lot of cash and was wondering if it's possible to do it a component at a time: start with a new frame, then later, as I can afford it, add on the wheels, bits and pieces.
Does this sound feasible to anyone or has anyone one it themselves?
If it's not a mad idea (or even if it is a mad idea but still doable) what would be a good, moderately priced frame to aspire to? I'm not a carbon wannabe or titanium must have but will take advice accordingly...
Cheers and thanks to anyone who helps.
Mike
I'm looking for some advice. I have an entry level Edinburgh Bike Shop "Revolution" roadie that's served me well for the last three years. But, it's starting to look a bit jaded now and I would like to upgrade it. Now here's the rub, I don't have a lot of cash and was wondering if it's possible to do it a component at a time: start with a new frame, then later, as I can afford it, add on the wheels, bits and pieces.
Does this sound feasible to anyone or has anyone one it themselves?
If it's not a mad idea (or even if it is a mad idea but still doable) what would be a good, moderately priced frame to aspire to? I'm not a carbon wannabe or titanium must have but will take advice accordingly...
Cheers and thanks to anyone who helps.
Mike
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You can do this but it will ultimately end up costing you a lot more - you can't buy components at the low prices that bike manufacturers can. Just rough figures, but a decent frame, £300, mid range groupset £300, wheelset £150, other bits £150 - your up to £900, which would buy you a very good bike that would probably surpass that spec - alternatively, £500 gets you a lot on 2007 models at the moment.
I gather Kinesis frames are good - not got one though.0 -
alfablue is right.
Over the next few months a lot of last years bikes will be sold with some good discounts. £500 buys a lot of new toy, 9 or 10 spd as well.
Thorn are marketing a frame-upgrade for those wanting to swap their existing kit onto something steel and a bit more comfortable. Another frame that appeals is the Salsa Casserole, a real jack of all trades. Both are circa £300.
If everything else is in good order, why not get a Carbon Fork and some lightweight wheels and a and tyres, they'll put a new spring into an old bike.0
