Which upgrade is best?

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  • wildmoustache
    wildmoustache Posts: 4,010
    powenb wrote:
    When people say "areo" wheels, do you mean deep section 50mm rims?

    Or is something like THESE

    the significant benefits come with deep section. though not all mid-sections are the same .. spoke count, profile of rim, profile of spokes etc. still have an impact for any given rim height. I doubt those DTs are much more aero than traditional handbuilts, though they are still nice wheels all the same.

    btW, the chap in this thread who recommends cyclefit etc. is absolutely right ... i'd assuemd you wanted more gear given your OP!
  • kevin_stephens
    kevin_stephens Posts: 184
    I'd go for an SLR saddle, Assos bibshorts

    Also look at top end pedals and shoes

    comfort/and weight saving
    I want to climb hills so badly;
    and I climb hills so badly
  • powenb
    powenb Posts: 296
    terongi wrote:
    If you have money to spend on cycling and you are not racing and you already have a perfectly good bike with perfectly good wheels, do this with your money:

    (1) go to cyclefit in London (or other regional equivalent) and spend £150 on a full fitting session which includes analysing your posture. The changes they recommend (which may cost another £50-£100) will massively improve pedalling efficiency and comfort (which is far more important than slightly lighter wheels on a 100 mile hilly cyclosportif, because you slow down when parts of your body start hurting after hours in the saddle).

    (2) if you have any money left, then pay a coach to come out for a ride with you and recommend a training program and technical tips.

    Both or either of these will enormously help your enjoyment and sense of achievement on the bike. New wheels will look and feel nice for a few rides, then you won't notice them anymore until you realise that there are some even better wheels you want to buy.

    Do you know, I think this is spot on.
    I have been weighing up, Campag Chorus/Centaur or some flashier wheels.
    But I have been toying with visiting cycle fit for a while now.
    As you said, I think this will be the best way to spend my spare cash.

    Cheers!! :wink:

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