Upgrade Wheeler T-62 Triathlon

[latinlyrics]

Hi

 

I have an old Wheeler T-62 Triathlon bike that I am thinking of upgrading rather than throwing away. It currently weighs about 10kg and the frame is made of chrome-moly butted tubing and is equipped with Shimano 105 ... very old 105.

 

I cannot find any info on the bike using google and wonder if anyone could give me advice on the following?:

 

1) Is it worth upgrading the components on this bike to lighten it and use it for road racing?

2) What would/should I change and with what.

 

Any opinions would be welcome...

 

Thanks

 

PS. I want to add that the bike size is 51cm and I am 1.68m tall... I believe this is just the right size?

 

Thanks again

Edited December 31, 2012 by latinlyrics

[Agteros]

pikchas!

[latinlyrics]

pikchas!

Thanks Sorry for not attaching before. Took a few and uploaded them now

[Agteros]

Personal opinioon: Destiny: single speed / funny bike. (if it cannot be used 'as is').

That said, give it a proper cleansing (Not zuma style), and re-lube / check everything - you might be able to use it as is.

 

Although, financially it might not be worth the effort to fit new(ish/er) components to it? Seems like it needs more than a proper cleaning/tuning? Handlebars as is are OK for road riding/racing. Might just want to flip the seatpost around?

 

A pic of the bike with tri bars on:(http://i.ebayimg.com...8jF!~~60_35.JPG)

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2NFgxNjAw/$T2eC16NHJHYE9nzpcw(7BP-dnI8jF!~~60_35.JPG

 

German ebay add with this (and a few more) pics:

http://kleinanzeigen.ebay.de/anzeigen/s-anzeige/wheeler-t-62-triathlon-fahrrad/75682693-217-5681

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$T2eC16dHJH8E9qSEW8tOBQO7!shKM!~~48_72.JPG

[latinlyrics]

Personal opinioon: Destiny: single speed / funny bike. (if it cannot be used 'as is').

That said, give it a proper cleansing (Not zuma style), and re-lube / check everything - you might be able to use it as is.

 

Although, financially it might not be worth the effort to fit new(ish/er) components to it? Seems like it needs more than a proper cleaning/tuning? Handlebars as is are OK for road riding/racing. Might just want to flip the seatpost around?

 

A pic of the bike with tri bars on:(http://i.ebayimg.com...8jF!~~60_35.JPG)

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2NFgxNjAw/$T2eC16NHJHYE9nzpcw(7BP-dnI8jF!~~60_35.JPG

 

German ebay add with this (and a few more) pics:

http://kleinanzeigen...682693-217-5681

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$T2eC16dHJH8E9qSEW8tOBQO7!shKM!~~48_72.JPG

 

Thanks Robox

 

The bike hasn't been used in 10 years so will def clean and try it out.. Was hoping to reduce the weight a little but you may be correct. Looking at the classifieds on here ... a decent bike costs around 6k...

 

Thanks again and a prosperous 2013.