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paulieb2006

I have just bought a new set of Mavic Kysrium Equipe wheels, I had Shimano 105s but just want to try and move up the level of my equipment bit by bit. Have a BH GC2 with an Aluminum and Carbon frame and Carbon Forks, Shimano 105 Groupset and pedals with FSA handlebars which are prob standard. Could anyone give me some advice on what would make a difference performance wise. Would love to just buy a new bike but need to put in a few more miles in on this one first. Any help would be appreciated.

brownbosh

Tyres, tubes,Bottom bracket a good chain a well maintained bike and possible some good stiff shoes depending on what you are using now.

Slow Downcp

What tyres have you got on? Depending on what you're using at the moment, tyres can make a massive difference. Michelin Pro Race 3's or Contin GP400S' are a good bet.

paulieb2006

Thanks for that, I have Michelin Lithion Tyres and Nike Ventoix Shoes that have a carbon sole. Brownbosh, sorry but what exactly is a bottom bracket. Thanks

feel

paulieb2006 wrote:

Thanks for that, I have Michelin Lithion Tyres and Nike Ventoix Shoes that have a carbon sole. Brownbosh, sorry but what exactly is a bottom bracket. Thanks

the bearings that hold the cranks. The best upgrade is to improve the engine

gkerr4

paulieb2006 wrote:

Thanks for that, I have Michelin Lithion Tyres and Nike Ventoix Shoes that have a carbon sole. Brownbosh, sorry but what exactly is a bottom bracket. Thanks

there you go then - replace the litions for some decent tyres - they make a massive difference - you could probably save as much weight as your wheel change by moving to some better tyres and tubes - I recenlty bought and love the Vittoria Open Corsa Evos - but pro race3 are very highly rated if you want to stick with michelin.

cougie

Wouldnt bother with anything past the tyres to be honest - you wont notice any improvement from anything else really.

Either save for a brand new bike, or spend it on kit and clothing for you. Track pump is good, then some cool shades. Sorted....

ride_whenever

Tyres sunglasses and stash...

All you'll be wanting for the summer months 8)

Chubby on a compact

Paulieb, have the wheels made a difference? I've got Shimano R500's at the moment and am thinking of getting Mavic equipe.

paulieb2006

Chubby on a compact wrote:

Paulieb, have the wheels made a difference? I've got Shimano R500's at the moment and am thinking of getting Mavic equipe.

I like them. Traded in my Shimano set for them. They are definitely stronger, thought there was a lot of flex in the Shimano. I am a big lad though.

Chubby on a compact

Thanks for that. Going to LBS on Saturday to get them. Will keep the R500's to put on winter bike.

N0bodyOfTheGoat

How about some bling (and powerful) brakes? I have some Bontrager Speed Limits that saw just five days use last week before being removed

paulieb2006

NitrousOxide wrote:

How about some bling (and powerful) brakes? I have some Bontrager Speed Limits that saw just five days use last week before being removed

Is that a sales pitch!!!!