TLK Posted April 1, 2014 Share Good day all I am in a bit of a predicament. I have the option to upgrade either the wheels or groupset on my road bike. If I upgrade the wheels I would go with a full carbon clincherorIf I upgrade the groupset then I am looking at the Shimano Di2 electric gears ect. Which would you recommend doing first?and would make the biggest impact on my cycling? I have a Bianchi Sempre Pro and I have already upgraded all the contact points and some other things on the bike just for some extra info. Many thanks in advance Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/137880-what-to-upgrade-first/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 1, 2014 Share What wheels do you have at the moment, and what gruppo do you have at the moment? Normally it's best to do the wheels first and foremost - they have the most effect on a ride of the 2 options you've given Spoke101 and YUMEYA 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/137880-what-to-upgrade-first/#findComment-2258364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted April 1, 2014 Share Wheels....always wheels LOOK695 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/137880-what-to-upgrade-first/#findComment-2258381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted April 1, 2014 Share Wheels....always wheelsSnap rouxtjie 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/137880-what-to-upgrade-first/#findComment-2258385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted April 1, 2014 Share Wheels....always wheels +1 Go aero Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/137880-what-to-upgrade-first/#findComment-2258396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubehunter Posted April 1, 2014 Share And just so it sounds like an echo..... WHEELS ALWAYS the wheels first! Edited April 1, 2014 by Tubehunter Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/137880-what-to-upgrade-first/#findComment-2258404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLK Posted April 1, 2014 Share Sorry I forgot to mention what I have on the bike already. Groupset = Campagnolo Athena 11 speedWheels = Campagnolo Vento Reaction Thanks for the replies so far Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/137880-what-to-upgrade-first/#findComment-2258406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 1, 2014 Share Wheels quintonb 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/137880-what-to-upgrade-first/#findComment-2258433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymann Posted April 1, 2014 Share Wheels. But keep in mind if you plan to change the Groupset later to Shimano, you will also have to change the freewheel body and cluster. So get a set of wheels where the freewheel body doesn't cost you a small fortune, and is also easy to get. Spoke101 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/137880-what-to-upgrade-first/#findComment-2258445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARK KNIGHT Posted April 1, 2014 Share dunno if anyone said it yet, but will say it anyway ....WHEELS Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/137880-what-to-upgrade-first/#findComment-2258446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLK Posted April 1, 2014 Share Good thing I see there is a wheel sale on at CWC then haha Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/137880-what-to-upgrade-first/#findComment-2258452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 1, 2014 Share Wheels. But keep in mind if you plan to change the Groupset later to Shimano, you will also have to change the freewheel body and cluster. So get a set of wheels where the freewheel body doesn't cost you a small fortune, and is also easy to get. erm... being doff here, maybe - but why can't you use a campy 11 speed cluster with an 11speed campy chain on a shimano gruppo? You don't HAVE to take the shimano cassette... Spoke101 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/137880-what-to-upgrade-first/#findComment-2258468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francois Pienaar Posted April 1, 2014 Share Haha, so funny. My second bike is a merida tfs 500 donkey and I put new wheels and brakes on it. Mad a huge difference. Now if only I can shave some weight off the lead pipe frame. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/137880-what-to-upgrade-first/#findComment-2258470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted April 1, 2014 Share Campagnolo wheels with shimaNO parts is not ideal less even on a Bianchi. Invest in a good set of wheels rather and save up for Campag EPS. Keep your current wheels for training. Is your Sempre compatible for an electronic drivetrain? Spoke101 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/137880-what-to-upgrade-first/#findComment-2258473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoke101 Posted April 1, 2014 Share It is Illegal to put Shimano components on a Bianchi or any Italian bike for that matter. So go EPS or Wheels and those wheels had better be Campagnolo!!! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/137880-what-to-upgrade-first/#findComment-2258559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted April 1, 2014 Share Hoops!! Go light light Rotational mass has a sizeable effect on bike performance Edited April 1, 2014 by ' Dale Spoke101 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/137880-what-to-upgrade-first/#findComment-2258561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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