Giant Defy 4 - Upgrade or new bike?

ga1
ga1 Posts: 59
edited May 2011 in Road beginners
When I started cycling last year I bought a Giant defy 4 (2010 model), which I have been very happy with.

Along the way I have upped my riding from 5 - 7 mile rides, to regular 40 - 50 mile rides, and I have lost 3 stone in weight.

I also now have a hybrid that I use for the 5 mile commute to work.

I know its asked all the time but I will ask again,

Upgrade or buy something else, and will either really make that much difference as I only ride alone for pleasure, so whilst I monitor my average speeds etc, other than the personal pleasure from seeing it improve, it doesn't really matter if a ride takes me 2 hrs or 2hrs and 15 minutes.

I will have about £1k tops to spend and have been thinking about items from simply upgrading to a carbon fork, is it that much better than Chromo?, to a full carbon bike.

The only problem I currently suffer is numb hands, and I have added gel tape etc.

All comments / advice appreciated

Thanks

Alan

Comments

  • Essex Man
    Essex Man Posts: 283
    IMO carbon = comfier. Carbon forks would be a worthy upgrade.

    Don't expect anything to make you faster, unless your are placebo-responsive.
  • solboy
    solboy Posts: 368
    If it were me i would get a new bike and for that money it would be a cayo or ribble. I must be a placebo responsive as i went from an Allez elite to a Van Nic Mistral and i am much faster!
  • ga1
    ga1 Posts: 59
    Thanks for the replies

    Interestingly enough the bike that has caught my eye is a 2011 Ribble Sportive Bianchi

    Pathetic I know, but I suppose I am looking for moral support in justifying the additional expense!!
  • solboy
    solboy Posts: 368
    Go for it and sell the old bike on ebay - you will get at least half of what you paid for it. I do this all the time!

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