What New Groupset

Jahmoo

Shifters Shimano EF60, 8 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano C102
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore
Crank Shimano M341 48/38/28 w/chainguard
Cassette RAM PG830 11-30, 8 speed

Pretty Basic stuff

Hi All, some simple buying advice needed please.

Above gear is on my Trek 7.3FX, 2008 and 5years old this month. Decided not to buy new bike till summer as this bike is running fine and will be a great winter runner when new bike purchased.

I want to upgrade the Crank, Cassette and maybe shifters, infact if its cheap enough I may upgrade the lot. Looking at changing to a double Crank, so may have to change evrything.

Any ideas on a cost effective Groupset?

Jahmoo

P.S, Expect verbal abuse over my choice of bike, but for the record, bike owned before this in 2008 was a Trek 2400. Due to prolapse disc, L4/L5 I have not riden a Road bike since this purchase, due to not being able to stand straight afterward, oh and the pain is bad. Riding position is better for me. Hope this clears that up

mroli

What's your budget?

Jahmoo

Not wanting to sound tight, but due to the bike costing me £350 back in 2008. Looking around 150-200 tops. Thats if I can get something for this.

mroli

Don't worry about being tight - everyone has a budget - there's just no point in rec you something that is going to bust it.

Your cheapest 10 speed option is going to set you back around £300: http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/road-parts/transmission/groupsets-road-bike/shimano-tiagra-4600-groupset.html

Next Shimano Gruppo down is Sora 9 speed - Someone is flogging a Sora groupset from Hong Kong for just over £200: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-2013-Shimano-Sora-Road-3500-3550-9-speed-Road-Bike-Groupset-group-set-Black-/200816145554 I have never bought from them and you could get stung for customs. From the UK - they are selling at around £270 I think.

As you say the bike is running fine and you are buying a new bike in the summer - is there any point in changing? If you really want to then you can go component by component: http://www.dotbike.com/c/233 has individual prices for an 8 speed groupset

Alternatively you could look at the classifieds on this forum and picking up the pieces second hand that you need.

meesterbond

I believe that's a flat barred hybrid, so you'll have fun trying to make the Tiagra / Sora options fit...

To be honest, if it's running fine, then I'd stick with it and put the money towards a new bike when the time comes.

mroli

:oops: apologies - I assumed it was a road bike....

Anonymous

If you look at whitstanley bikes they have a whole 4600 groupset + wheels (r500 I think) for 310.

Why not sticks some drop bars on it, and you'll be away!

Jahmoo

Appreciate the feedback guys, Thanks.

coriordan: Drop bars, please read my thread, as said, I am unable to ride a Road bike due to lower back issue. This is the only way I can enjoy cycling and enjoy I am.

have decided to keep as is, I wil have my LBS check it over in April, fulll on service, any issues with Groupset then will concider, but if none, will save cash for new bike, which I have already decided on

lawrences

If you get a good bike fit you could probably make drop bars work. In the long run they would probably be much comfier than a flat bar.

Anonymous

You'd be surprised that drop bars need not be uncomfortable. There are a multitude of ways to set them up to accommodate all levels of size/weight/flexibility etc.

I suppose they would be useful if you do long distances, but if you are doing 10-15 miles tops, then I suppose there is no need.

In any case, if you have the time (and inkling) you would be surprised how much servicing you can do at home. For the cost of 1 full service you can get a great toolkit and start doing things yourself. I am pretty happy completely stripping down my bike to the bare frame and removal of BB, saving me a fortune when I need stuff looked at.

On the other hand, I STILL can't index the rear mech....haha

Jahmoo

coriordan wrote:

You'd be surprised that drop bars need not be uncomfortable. There are a multitude of ways to set them up to accommodate all levels of size/weight/flexibility etc.

I suppose they would be useful if you do long distances, but if you are doing 10-15 miles tops, then I suppose there is no need.

In any case, if you have the time (and inkling) you would be surprised how much servicing you can do at home. For the cost of 1 full service you can get a great toolkit and start doing things yourself. I am pretty happy completely stripping down my bike to the bare frame and removal of BB, saving me a fortune when I need stuff looked at.

On the other hand, I STILL can't index the rear mech....haha

I appreciate your comments, ref drop down bars, but my issue would be buying a bike with these bars and then finding it does me more damage....I am riding a quick 14mls, but also am doing a 17 & 21ml ride, when time suits, weekends and weather not too shite. I was going to speak to my LBS as I miss riding a Road bike, as speed and distance is what I am working on, upping both as much as possible, would be easier on a road bike. But needs must.

Ref Servicing, I used to take my BMX apart, usually just to clean it for fun, then rebuild, but then I was in my teens, not done this for many years. I only have the bike serviced once every 2 years, this one is more of a gift to the bike, they usually only charge 30-40 quid, so worth it I think. I have been thinking and looking at tool sets, when I get my new bike(HOPE) I can then play with my Trek, test my ability

Jahmoo

smidsy

mroli wrote:

:oops: apologies - I assumed it was a road bike....

Not unreasonable considering it is in the Road Buying Advice area of the Road Section :roll:

Jahmoo

smidsy wrote:

mroli wrote:

:oops: apologies - I assumed it was a road bike....

Not unreasonable considering it is in the Road Buying Advice area of the Road Section :roll:

And my bike is a Road bike, but called a Hybrid.....Your point exactly :!:

smidsy

Jahmoo wrote:

smidsy wrote:

mroli wrote:

:oops: apologies - I assumed it was a road bike....

Not unreasonable considering it is in the Road Buying Advice area of the Road Section :roll:

And my bike is a Road bike, but called a Hybrid.....Your point exactly :!:

Simply that he need not apologise or feel foolish.

Also technically a hybrid is not a road bike as it is designed to be used in a variety of situations as opposed to a road bike which is designed to be used exclusively on the road.

Jahmoo

My Hybrid is used for Road riding, so I consider it a Road bike. Its not a Mountain bike, and its not a Commuter.

Your right on one thing, no need to feel foolish.