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upgrade bike or improve existing biken (opinions please)

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  • 21-07-2016 2:27pm
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    shansey
    Registered Users Posts: 385 ✭✭


    hi all. I'm on a 2015 cube peleton race with 105.

    I think I cycle enough and race enough to warrant a half decent bike that I can be proud of.

    I was looking at putting some Zondas on or some form of carbon rim, maybe change up the saddle.

    Either that or upgrade to a carbon bike.

    any ideas?


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    #2
    longshanks
    Registered Users Posts: 4,990 ✭✭✭longshanks


    Buy a new bike and put zondas on that. Obviously.


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    brownian
    Registered Users Posts: 1,741 ✭✭✭brownian


    I found a carbon bike to be a major upgrade, and well worth it. There's lots to choose from...I really like the Cannondale Super Six Evo, but then it's the only one I know at all well. As everyone will tell you, Canyon and Rose are very competitive.


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    jon1981
    Registered Users Posts: 4,359 ✭✭✭jon1981


    Rule of thumb, next bike should be at least double the value of the first bike!

    Is that a velominati rule? it should be! ;)

    Chances are you won't upgrade for awhile after your second bike so make it a worthwhile investment. If you can't afford a full new bike then wheels are always a good upgrade. I really noticed the difference going from stock Giant wheels to Zondas.

    I have the Cube Attempt, 2011 model of your bike, it's now my winter/commute bike and I still like it but my carbon Giant just feels more great compared to it!

    Clearly I took longshanks advice, because I did buy a new bike and put Zondas on it :D

    BTW I don't race and could still justify a new bike. Probably could justify a 3rd now... hmmmm


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    dahat
    Registered Users Posts: 16,788 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    New bike and new wheels, at least that's what I did!

    Alu to Carbon
    105 to Ultegra
    Stock wheels to Kyrsium sl. Pro

    Always get a new bike, you know you want too....


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