docjedi Posted April 16, 2007 Share hi guys . i want to upgrade from Giant TCR1 . full carbon , ultegra group set. mavic ksyrium elite. any suggestions would be appreciated as i only riding for 3yrs and have only ridden Giant in that time. i am 39yrs. weight 90kg. height 193cm .argus time 2007 3:14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big H Posted April 16, 2007 Share What is wrong with what you have or are the WORM turning!!!! Rather use the munny to pay on your bond or Credit Card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racman Posted April 16, 2007 Share Best upgrade - keep the frame & wheels & upgrade to Campag !!! (even Mirage would be an upgrade)!!! (BigH - we can't help it when we see your name, must be some Nigerian voodoo thing!! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted April 16, 2007 Share Nice frame - if you like it, keep it.For upgrading I would normally say wheels. Some superlight tubbies will take strain under 90kg's. Perhaps some Zipp 404 clydesdales, or my favourite wheels, Reynolds, just make sure of the weight limit. If you race a lot, go for a set of tubbies, and keep the mavics to train on. If you ride a lot, but don't race that much, get some nice clincher wheels. Fulcrum also nice.I don't think upgrading the Ultegra grupo to Dura Ace would be worthwhile, unless for bling reasons. I prefer Campagnolo components, but ride somebody's campy bike before considering changing over - Since you have always ridden Shimano, you may not like the campy stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hype Posted April 16, 2007 Share How about a Cervelo SLC SL with Record and some Zipps ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Andreou Posted April 16, 2007 Share Sounds like you already have a nice bikeIf it aint broke, don't try fix it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docjedi Posted April 16, 2007 Share you guys are all so sensible. it all make sense. problem is: cycling makes me feel like small kid. kids want new toys. i know i could do better lowering my body fat and getting into even better shape. BUT new bike still sounds cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Andreou Posted April 16, 2007 Share Sorry, I misunderstood your post; thought you wanted advice. Seems you actually only want permission. Zipp 404sGo forth and burn up that budget account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted April 16, 2007 Share .... kids want new toys... In that case I'm with wolverine: Zipp 404 clydesdales, either clinchers or tubbies, as a first priority. Next upgrade to look foreward to would be a top of the range groupset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big H Posted April 16, 2007 Share Top of the range groupset WILL surely be DURA ACE!!!!!.....mmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Posted April 16, 2007 Share Come on guys, docjedi wants a new bike which means he needs to upgrade to a Cannondale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narra Posted April 16, 2007 Share Felt F3 or F4 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canaris Posted April 16, 2007 Share For the money it will take to buy a real bike, you could build a new room on your house for your present bike!!!!! Go the whole hog buy a Eddy Merckx (Top carbon frame) with record group set, Bora wheels and ceramic bearings which should turn at about (where is the calculator) yes R80 000. or try a Pinerello, time, look or cervello with similar jewelry at about the same price. Naa, rather build a new room and buy a set of ASSOS bibs (R1500) and a new FIZIK Aroine carbon braided saddle at just short of R4K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted April 16, 2007 Share Why are you guys so cheap?? Go for gold. Get that Temple bike featured in Bicyling a while back. Looked quite nice, but at R270 000?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canaris Posted April 16, 2007 Share don't like the copper plating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted April 16, 2007 Share Yes, but the "bling factor"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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