First things to think about

Beachslapper
Beachslapper Posts: 45
edited April 2010 in Road beginners
ok my first rad bike the giant scr 3. Iv had it since the year before the defy took over.
Im now looking to upgrade but dont have the budget to buy a whole new bike so was wondering what i could upgrade on my bike to make it more comfortable quick ight etc with out breaking the bank?

Any idea? what would you think about?

thanks

Rob

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  • tmg
    tmg Posts: 651
    Some idea of budget may help
  • Beachslapper
    Beachslapper Posts: 45
    fair point
    Well the bike cost me about 400 so i think it would be daft to be paying more than that
    Unless of course you would recomend it?
  • bobtbuilder
    bobtbuilder Posts: 1,537
    Wheels would be a good place to start.

    Planet X model B's are well thought of on this forum (but I have never had a pair). They would set you back £100.

    Alternatively you could look for a good second-hand bike on Ebay with a good frame, and look to upgrade the components at a later date.
  • Mettan
    Mettan Posts: 2,103
    Wheels, Tyres, Inner tubes - maybe a new saddle ? - different type of handlebar ? Assume you've already got carbon forks ?

    If you've got stock SCR or Defy wheels, then upgrade them.

    What are your current Wheels and Tyres ?
  • rbleightonbuzzard
    rbleightonbuzzard Posts: 116
    +1 - Upgrade wheels or tyres.
    http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/2829 ... achine.jpg
  • tmg
    tmg Posts: 651
    New wheels and tyres as suggested if your busting a gut to spend some cash

    If it were me I would also consider just riding the bike as is during the summer, save some money up and then look at a whole new bike, the one you have now could then be your winter trainer, you could then keep an eye out in the sales for a reduced 2010 model, so you have a nice new shiny stead for next spring
  • lemon63
    lemon63 Posts: 253
    Hi, I've had my SCR3 for 3 years now and have just got a set of PX models B's to put on it. It's the first real upgrade I've made to it apart from tyres. Really love the bike, would obviously get better/lighter bike if I could afford it and keep SCR3 as winter bike, was banking on my company running the CTW scheme this year but looks like the tight ba***rds are not going to after all.
    The SCR3 has been a great entry level bike for me, I've used it on 100 mile sportives (Dragon, Pembroke, Abergavenny etc) and also took it up Alpe D'uez last year and looks like it'll be coming with me up the Tourmalet this year.
    All I've changed on it so far are wheel bearings, chains x3, bottom bracket bearing, tyres, cables, brake blocks and the odd spoke, will be fitting the new PX wheels this weekend to try out ready for the spring sportives.
  • acidstrato
    acidstrato Posts: 945
    i have an scr 1.5 so slightly different spec from the start i know

    but all i've upgraded on mine is the saddle and the wheels and they were hand me downs from my other bike. they will make the biggest difference in upgrades by far in my opinion
    Crafted in Italy apparantly

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