[Bigserious1]

I have had a boardman team carbon for a little over two years now and have slowly been changing a few components.

So far I have changed:

Saddle - SMP Carbon
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=23254

Tyres - Schwalbe Ultremo R1
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=35728

Wheelset - Awaiting Hong Fu Style Carbon Clinchers
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150690825719...84.m1439.l2649

Stem - Ritchey WCS 4Axis 2012 Stem, 90mm
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showt...p?t=2056621630

My question is what would you change next? I picked up a cheapo trip computer so may get a garmin 500 at some stage but more interested in what components would everyone here go for?

Handlebars/Fork/Seat tube etc?

[lennymc]

I have one of these, and I have changed the wheels, tyres, rear cassette (11-28) and the brakes. i found the tektro brakes to be quite poor in comparison to the sram calipers on another bike, they made a huge improvement to the stopping. If you can stop quicker, you will go faster

I also have a standard double chainset to go on it, apart from that there is nothing else ill be changing as the rest of the kit on it is good

[Dubba]

You didn't really spend €617.74 on a saddle did you?

Have you considered changing the frame? I've a PX myself and have my eye on a few, prices ranging between €400 - €1,000

[Tonyandthewhale]

I hope it's comfy.

[Bigserious1]

Originally Posted by Dubba

You didn't really spend €617.74 on a saddle did you?

Have you considered changing the frame? I've a PX myself and have my eye on a few, prices ranging between €400 - €1,000

No spent about 200 on it off someone on here. Moment of madness really even at that.

Hadn't thought of changing the frame. Gonna build up the components a bit more first.

Brakes are a good idea seeing as how I need carbon pads now.

[Lumen]

Originally Posted by Bigserious1

Brakes are a good idea seeing as how I need carbon pads now.

You don't need new brakes for carbon-compatible pads.

[Wishbone Ash]

Originally Posted by Bigserious1

and have slowly been changing a few components.

So far I have changed:

Saddle -

Tyres -

Wheelset -

Stem -

My question is what would you change next?


Handlebars/Fork/Seat tube etc?

Originally Posted by Bigserious1

Hadn't thought of changing the frame.

This thread reminds me of Trigger's 25 year old sweeping brush in Only Fools and Horses.

[Bigserious1]

Originally Posted by Wishbone Ash

This thread reminds me of Trigger's 25 year old sweeping brush in Only Fools and Horses.

Should have said happy with the frame!

[Bigserious1]

Originally Posted by Lumen

You don't need new brakes for carbon-compatible pads.

I know but while im at it might aswell change them if they are not that great.

Found the brakes ok tbh although during the wet they aren't fantastic.

[macnab]

The crank set is a bit heavy on the Team Carbon, go for Sram red.
I changed the bars on mine to carbon bars, reduces weight by 100g and also reduces road vibes.
I have changed the saddle a few times but I always end up using the original for distance cycles.
I still use the original wheels but changed to lightweight tyres and tubes, that saved me another 300g. I use my Zipp 404's on it now and then but I prefer to leave them on my Trek.
I also cut the seat post which saved another 80g, but a carbon post would be nice.
The frame is nice but a little heavy for carbon, so in the end I bought a Trek Madone frame and custom built a dream bike with all the nice carbon fibre parts I had bolted onto the Boardman. So its pretty much back to standard apart from the lightweight tyres and tubes and a lighter stem.
Someday I will treat it to a Sram red crank set.

[Vladimir Kurtains]

At this stage, I'd only be swapping out components if I had a problem with what's on the bike and be saving my pennies for my next frame. Lobbing expensive components onto an ordinary frame isn't the most economical thing as a bike's resale value is mainly down to the frame everything is hung on.

[Lumen]

Originally Posted by Bigserious1

I know but while im at it might aswell change them if they are not that great.

Found the brakes ok tbh although during the wet they aren't fantastic.

If you like brakes that work well in the wet I'd cancel the order for the carbon rims.

[Bigserious1]

Originally Posted by macnab

The crank set is a bit heavy on the Team Carbon, go for Sram red.
I changed the bars on mine to carbon bars, reduces weight by 100g and also reduces road vibes.
I have changed the saddle a few times but I always end up using the original for distance cycles.
I still use the original wheels but changed to lightweight tyres and tubes, that saved me another 300g. I use my Zipp 404's on it now and then but I prefer to leave them on my Trek.
I also cut the seat post which saved another 80g, but a carbon post would be nice.
The frame is nice but a little heavy for carbon, so in the end I bought a Trek Madone frame and custom built a dream bike with all the nice carbon fibre parts I had bolted onto the Boardman. So its pretty much back to standard apart from the lightweight tyres and tubes and a lighter stem.
Someday I will treat it to a Sram red crank set.

Cheers MACNAB very helpful.

Will look at the crankset and see if that might be next.

Not sure about cutting a seatpost would be a bit nervy but will look into it.

The trek madone is a nice choice.

[Bigserious1]

Originally Posted by Vladimir Kurtains

At this stage, I'd only be swapping out components if I had a problem with what's on the bike and be saving my pennies for my next frame. Lobbing expensive components onto an ordinary frame isn't the most economical thing as a bike's resale value is mainly down to the frame everything is hung on.

True but plan on holding onto this frame for another while unless I won the lotto so buying small bits and pieces here and there stops me from dropping a few grand on a new frame/bike.

ALthough I take the point that it would probably be cheaper to buy a nicer bike as a package.

[Bigserious1]

Originally Posted by Lumen

If you like brakes that work well in the wet I'd cancel the order for the carbon rims.

Dont ride the brakes too much so hopefully i'll get used to it.

Might just become a fair weather cyclist!