Groupset upgrade

Tomc273
Tomc273 Posts: 29
edited December 2013 in Workshop
Hi all

I currently have a giant defy 4 that runs a shimano 2300 8 speed groupset. I am looking to upgrade it as it isn't great. Can I upgrade part by part or do I have to invest in a whole new groupset?

If I can upgrade part by part what are the best options?

Cheers

Comments

  • sungod
    sungod Posts: 17,356
    tbh if 2300 is set-up ok and maintained it's fine

    unless you're adept at bargain finding, changing lots of components can be poor value

    you could probably do better saving the money and looking for something nice secondhand
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • cycleclinic
    cycleclinic Posts: 6,865
    It would be cheaper to buy the groupset all together. 105 should be in the £400 (going by madsion's latest offer) range and campag veloce is a bit less -£360 was what I charged the last time I sold one.
    http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk -wheel building and other stuff.
  • night_porter
    night_porter Posts: 888
    Tiagra 10 speed groupset complete £287.50 http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/r ... upset.html

    Not too bad if you can fit it yourself but costly if the bike shop has to do it.

    As has already been said 2300 is perfectly fine or sell the bike and buy something with a more expensive groupset if you are really hankering after something dearer Note: I didn't say better just dearer.

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