Discussion
I've had my Canyon Roadlite 6.0 Aluminum 3 years now. It's never let me down and has always been a comfortable bike. I don't do mega miles, but do a few 100 milers a year, a few 50s and 60s and mostly just 20 mile blasts - but I do have my eye on a Sprint Triathlon next year.
However, I think things are starting to get a bit worn and I'm wondering whether it'd be worth upgrading some components to freshen stuff up.
I've no idea on what route to go, I'm just a get on a ride type person, throw a bit of oil on every now and again when things start to make a noise.
If i've got 'around' £500 any thoughts on where to go. Can't see it being worth my while selling and upgrading the whole bike, but it may be? Not sure.
Thoughts welcome.
However, I think things are starting to get a bit worn and I'm wondering whether it'd be worth upgrading some components to freshen stuff up.
I've no idea on what route to go, I'm just a get on a ride type person, throw a bit of oil on every now and again when things start to make a noise.
If i've got 'around' £500 any thoughts on where to go. Can't see it being worth my while selling and upgrading the whole bike, but it may be? Not sure.
Thoughts welcome.
TwistingMyMelon said:
Post a photo up with the spec
If you are happy with the bike, no aches and pains and enjoy what it offers I would be tempted to buy some new Wheels, American Classic 420s are nice for around £500 and might be beneficial for any Tris next year
Spec is bog standard Shimano 105 all round with Mavic Aksium wheels. Only things i've changed are tyres tubes and a fancy saddle to stop numb penis syndrome.If you are happy with the bike, no aches and pains and enjoy what it offers I would be tempted to buy some new Wheels, American Classic 420s are nice for around £500 and might be beneficial for any Tris next year
Don't have a pic of the bike (I don't even record all my rides which shocks a lot of people, just when I can be bothered, but now have a Garmin Fenix watch, so will be recording more)
Looks identical to this though
Dannbodge said:
Wheels would be my first choice.
No need to spend more than £200 on them though imo
It already has Aksiums so he'll need to spend closer to 300 to get any real benefit. Campag Zondas are worth a look. I'd also look at stem and bars, not to lose weight but to just get something a little nicer than OEM stuff, Ritchey WCS or aly 3T aeronovas?No need to spend more than £200 on them though imo
Campag zondas ~£250
11spd 105 group set ~£300.
Depending on miles covered, drivetrain might be getting a bit tired (chain, cassette, brake and shifter cables?). By the time you've spent £70 on a new chain cassette and cables, may as well get 11spd 105 group set and change the lot? Having run my current bike on 10spd 105, and then changed to a mix of 11spd 105 and ultegra, the 11spd 105 is night and day better than the older 10spd. Not because of more gears, just because the shift is so much smoother/precise
11spd 105 group set ~£300.
Depending on miles covered, drivetrain might be getting a bit tired (chain, cassette, brake and shifter cables?). By the time you've spent £70 on a new chain cassette and cables, may as well get 11spd 105 group set and change the lot? Having run my current bike on 10spd 105, and then changed to a mix of 11spd 105 and ultegra, the 11spd 105 is night and day better than the older 10spd. Not because of more gears, just because the shift is so much smoother/precise
pbarlow0032 said:
Campag zondas ~£250
11spd 105 group set ~£300.
Depending on miles covered, drivetrain might be getting a bit tired (chain, cassette, brake and shifter cables?). By the time you've spent £70 on a new chain cassette and cables, may as well get 11spd 105 group set and change the lot? Having run my current bike on 10spd 105, and then changed to a mix of 11spd 105 and ultegra, the 11spd 105 is night and day better than the older 10spd. Not because of more gears, just because the shift is so much smoother/precise
I'm guessing with the group set, i'll need the lot and nothing is compatible? (levers etc)11spd 105 group set ~£300.
Depending on miles covered, drivetrain might be getting a bit tired (chain, cassette, brake and shifter cables?). By the time you've spent £70 on a new chain cassette and cables, may as well get 11spd 105 group set and change the lot? Having run my current bike on 10spd 105, and then changed to a mix of 11spd 105 and ultegra, the 11spd 105 is night and day better than the older 10spd. Not because of more gears, just because the shift is so much smoother/precise
Those aeronova bars are lovely, but v.pricey!!
Campag Zondas get the nod of approval! Look nicer too.
pbarlow0032 said:
Campag zondas ~£250
11spd 105 group set ~£300.
Depending on miles covered, drivetrain might be getting a bit tired (chain, cassette, brake and shifter cables?). By the time you've spent £70 on a new chain cassette and cables, may as well get 11spd 105 group set and change the lot? Having run my current bike on 10spd 105, and then changed to a mix of 11spd 105 and ultegra, the 11spd 105 is night and day better than the older 10spd. Not because of more gears, just because the shift is so much smoother/precise
Zonda C17 are out now so it would be more worth while to upgrade to those if you're set on Zondas, they are ~£400 now though as they're brand new for 2017.11spd 105 group set ~£300.
Depending on miles covered, drivetrain might be getting a bit tired (chain, cassette, brake and shifter cables?). By the time you've spent £70 on a new chain cassette and cables, may as well get 11spd 105 group set and change the lot? Having run my current bike on 10spd 105, and then changed to a mix of 11spd 105 and ultegra, the 11spd 105 is night and day better than the older 10spd. Not because of more gears, just because the shift is so much smoother/precise
dirty boy said:
Only things i've changed are tyres tubes and a fancy saddle to stop numb penis syndrome.
Oh. What saddle did you get? I opted for a Selle Royal thing, even dropped the front of the saddle about 15 degrees, but still experience this unpleasant condition after even 20 minutes. Help! I know, taking a break helps - but that's hardly the point!
snotrag said:
Sounds like what it actually needs is a realy good service, a proper strip down and rebuild, replacing any worn parts as required, to get it back 'as new'. Check the BB, hubs, jockey wheels etc for wear.
This. You really can't beat that 'new bike' feel, and a service with parts should come under £100.
qska said:
I have 2 bikes already 
Today I rode bit further back on the sit bones, that helped A LOT.
Plus the saddle is lowered at the front a bit.
Have a look at www.sellesmp.comToday I rode bit further back on the sit bones, that helped A LOT.
Plus the saddle is lowered at the front a bit.
JPJPJP said:
Have a look at www.sellesmp.com
Funnily enough I just replaced the stock saddle with a Selle Royal gel one.Still get the numb willy if I sit "normally", but when I move backwards a few cm it's much better. Just a bit harder on the bottom instead
qska said:
dirty boy said:
Only things i've changed are tyres tubes and a fancy saddle to stop numb penis syndrome.
Oh. What saddle did you get? I opted for a Selle Royal thing, even dropped the front of the saddle about 15 degrees, but still experience this unpleasant condition after even 20 minutes. Help! I know, taking a break helps - but that's hardly the point!
Genuinely couldn't feel my penis for about 4 days after doing a 70 miler, then got this and two weeks later cycled from St Davids to Lowestoft and no problems whatsoever.
https://www.cyclesurgery.com/p/specialized-romin-e...
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