Advice ,upgrade or new

Andy999
Andy999 Posts: 2
edited May 2013 in Workshop
Hi,

Im in quite a quandry over whether I should upgrade my current bike (if possible) or go for a nice new one.I currently have a Claud Butler Levante,lovely bike that I commute 20 miles to work on.Im taking part in a charity ride in June covering 300 miles over 3 days.With plenty of training taking plave on the Lavante Im starting to think I either need to upgrade or by new.

Can I upgrade from Sora to Tiagra,place to carbon forks and seat post to improve ride and how much would I be looking at.OR should I buy a new Sensa Romagna which look perfect.Im looking to continue riding after the June event with the hope of completing a few Sportives.

As you can tell from my ramblings Im not an expert on bikes.

Comments

  • smoggysteve
    smoggysteve Posts: 2,909
    If your budget will stretch that far, you can't beat that new bike smell.

    It wouldn't make financial sense to upgrade the current bike when for a bit more money you can have a whole new and better bike.
  • captain_tiara
    captain_tiara Posts: 106
    You will end up with better value for your money with a new bike.

    The frame is the most important thing, followed by groupset , then wheels, then finishing kit [saddle, stem, bars, which are easier to replace/upgrade yourself].
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    I would get a new bike rather than spend that kind of money on your current one.
    Is the current bike a flat bar hybrid? Are you thinking of a drop bar road bike if you go the new bike route?

    Having 2 bikes seems a much better option. Keep the current one for commuting and get a new one for sporty rides.

    Seems a big jump in mileage. Whats the longest ride you have done to date? 100 miles a day will be much faster/easier/nicer on a road bike.
    What kind of time do you need/want to do the 100 miles in?
    If its not quick have you thought about spending such a long time in the saddle?