What to upgrade first?
Discussion
I've just dipped my toe into road cycling for the first time & bought this through the C2W scheme at work.
https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-laterite-2-20...
I quite fancy upgrading the wheels at some point, but are there any simple upgrades i can make to the bike to improve it from base spec? Or would i be better off keeping standard & putting the extra cash into the next bike (if there is a next bike)? Currently just using the bike to get fitter - riding maybe 30 miles a week currently (hoping to up that soon). Although I may start commuting a few times a week eventually (roughly 50mile round trip).
https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-laterite-2-20...
I quite fancy upgrading the wheels at some point, but are there any simple upgrades i can make to the bike to improve it from base spec? Or would i be better off keeping standard & putting the extra cash into the next bike (if there is a next bike)? Currently just using the bike to get fitter - riding maybe 30 miles a week currently (hoping to up that soon). Although I may start commuting a few times a week eventually (roughly 50mile round trip).
+1 on decent tyres, I had those Schwalbes on my Cannondale and a set of Conti P4000 made a noticeable difference to ride quality and will save you a few watts.
after that look at contact points- saddle, bar tape etc and get it nice and comfortable.
Might be worth upgrading the brake pads.
Upgrading the drivetrain will be £££ as to go to 10 or 11 speed would involve changing quite a lot at once.
After that it's diminishing returns and I'd be putting money into the next complete bike. You could argue that a decent set of wheels could be carried over, but that assumes the same type of axle and brakes- the next bike might be through-axle+disc braked.
If you're desparate to spend money then a turbo trainer and zwift/Traineroad subscription will make you faster than any bolt on bike upgrade
just get out and ride!
after that look at contact points- saddle, bar tape etc and get it nice and comfortable.
Might be worth upgrading the brake pads.
Upgrading the drivetrain will be £££ as to go to 10 or 11 speed would involve changing quite a lot at once.
After that it's diminishing returns and I'd be putting money into the next complete bike. You could argue that a decent set of wheels could be carried over, but that assumes the same type of axle and brakes- the next bike might be through-axle+disc braked.
If you're desparate to spend money then a turbo trainer and zwift/Traineroad subscription will make you faster than any bolt on bike upgrade
just get out and ride!Edited by lufbramatt on Monday 20th August 11:27
Dannbodge said:
Firstly Bike fit and anything that comes with that (Stem, bars, saddle etc)
Then Tyres
Then Wheels.
This.Then Tyres
Then Wheels.
Very much this.
And miles. Cycle lots of miles.
You might need to invest in a different saddle too, so be ready for that. And some half-decent shorts and bum cream might be needed too.
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