Upgrade Dilemma: Groupset or new Bike?

SR7492

I have a CAAD10 which is a awesome piece of machinery.

I don't have any any plans to change it as it is perfect for me, however as you think about 'what is next' it got me wondering - shall I get another bike?

The logical thing would be to go full Carbon but I don't see this as a major advantage point because the CAAD10 is more than light enough and good enough to compete with a Carbon bikes so I'm not sure what I'll be getting other than a slightly better ride, right?

So, the other angle I'm now thinking of is upgrading the CAADs 105 groupset to a full on Dura Ace instead. I have already put on 50mm Carbon Clinchers and by changing the whole groupset would, for me, make it look and ride like a new bike.

Obviously the change of groupset would be a cheaper option but for the record this isn't really about the money etc, just a situation where I'm thinking which will be the most logical choice to make.

What do you think guys?

diamonddog

Logic says new groupset eventually, heart says get another new bike.

dinyull

Groupo for me.

In the past year I've upgraded wheels and groupset - now looks and feels like a completely different bike and has helped dampen the 'need' for a new steed.

kajjal

If you like the bike and want to keep it a group set upgrade would make sense. Just be careful of spending a lot doing up a bike when you could sell it and buy a better new bike.

SR7492

Thanks guys!

I think the Groupset upgrade is a sensible thing to do; I'm not too fussed on having a new bike especially when the current one does the job.

On the Groupset; I know I mentioned Dura Ace but then I thought what about a complete change to SRAM?

I had a quick look and I think SRAM Red 22 is the Dura Ace equivalent; has anyone moved from Shimano to SRAM; would like to know the experience etc.

Thanks!

diamonddog

I have SRAM on 2 road bikes and Shimano on a turbo bike, I prefer the double tap changing method on SRAM to the 2 lever changing on Shimano but both do the job.
Whichever you choose both are good groupsets, it's just a matter of which method of changing you prefer.
SRAM Force 22 is the equal of Red 22 for changing the only difference is Force is slightly heavier overall.

SR7492

Thanks Diamond.

To be honest, I wouldn't mind a total change from Shimano. The current 105 set is fine, I really like it but if I'm going to do a decent upgrade then changing to SRAM RED will be totally new which will be a nice change.

diamonddog

Take a look at the weight and price difference between Force and Red, being from Yorkshire (as I am) you will no doubt appreciate the chance of saving some money.

Matthewfalle

Go for Red - I have Red and Dura Ace and prefer Red- aside from being lighter and looking (IMO) nicer, it's a snappier, faster positive shifting action. Hoods are a nicer shape as well.

Scoob84

upgrade our groupset, then when the time is right and should you want to, upgrade the frame.

SR7492

Thanks guys - looks like if the upgrade happens it'll be the groupset with SRAM Red.

:-)