DaleE Posted November 23, 2012 Share Looking for some opinions ... I'm in the process of buying / building a bike. The frame, bars, stem, saddle are all sorted, and my original idea was for Ultegra with Easton EA70 wheels, but it looks like I will be under budget ..... so ..... I can either upgrade to 10spd Dura-ace mechanical OR Ultegra electronic OR better wheels with the extra cash. Which to choose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakkals. Posted November 23, 2012 Share wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakkals. Posted November 23, 2012 Share and without knowing, a proper saddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li Mu Bai Posted November 23, 2012 Share carbon aero wheels will make the most noticible difference to your speed, the rest is just cosmetic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Ride Posted November 23, 2012 Share Buy some nice zipps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnvan Posted November 23, 2012 Share I'm not the most clued up when it comes to tech, but I think you would get a bigger performance upgrade by buying better (lighter) wheels over the more expensive groupset... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted November 23, 2012 Share +1 on Zipps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted November 23, 2012 Share Ultegra mechanical groupset and proper wheels. Definitely. Wil6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboylegs Posted November 23, 2012 Share wheels DBK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted November 23, 2012 Share I would go for a nice set of wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon29er Posted November 23, 2012 Share Wheels. The EA90SLX are great, and at 1330g are about 300g lighter than the EA70. The EC90 on the other hand are about 80g lighter but cost at least 5k more. If you're thinking of spending more on the drivetrain, the 2013 SRAM Red will blow your mind. It's amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnvan Posted November 23, 2012 Share Not trying to threadjack, but seeing as consensus seems to be wheels, I also need advice on whether to spend cash on a new bike, or upgrade my current one... Last year I bought a second hand Ridley road bike (around 2007 vintage) - alu frame with carbon fork, Campy Veloce group and Campy Vento wheels. Triathlons are my focus, so I have a TT bike (my "proper" bike - which is Shimano / SRAM) and I only do the odd training ride and non-drafting tri on my road bike, so not keen to spend too much money on it. Looking to either upgrade or get a new road bike with Shimano / SRAM groupset, primarliy so that I can interchange training and aero wheels on my road and Tri bike for races and training). I worked out I can proably rebuild the Ridley with a new SRAM Force / Ultegra groupset and training wheels for around R10k. The frame is in good condition and I really like it, even though its old and Alu, it probably could use a new paint job (which I'm mulling on trying myself as a little project - if I stuff it up I will just get it professionally resprayed). What would you do -(i) upgrade the older Alu bike for R10k with Ultegra / Force (and get some money back selling the current group and wheels); or(ii) sell it, save up a little, and get a newer carbon framed bike with probably a 105 group for around R17 - R20k? Not really concerned with resale value... Any thoughts / suggestions appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometime Posted November 23, 2012 Share Mix and match Shimano 105 & Ultegra and then spend the sizeable balance left on the best wheels and tyres you can buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleE Posted November 23, 2012 Share Thanks for all the replies ... interesting that everyone has said "wheels". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleE Posted November 23, 2012 Share If you're thinking of spending more on the drivetrain, the 2013 SRAM Red will blow your mind. It's amazing. Can you elaborate? I know it's lighter than Ultegra, but why "amazing"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockCoach Posted November 23, 2012 Share Thanks for all the replies ... interesting that everyone has said "wheels". Yeah. You won't notice an increase in performance with slightly better groupset. Lighter, stiffer wheels on the other hand you will really feel the difference and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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