What would you change next?

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/Models.aspx?ModelID=23254

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

Wheelset - Awaiting Hong Fu Style Carbon Clinchers
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150690825719?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Stem - Ritchey WCS 4Axis 2012 Stem, 90mm
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?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

Dubba wrote: »

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

Bigserious1 wrote: »

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

Bigserious1 wrote: »

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?

Bigserious1 wrote: »

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

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Bigserious1 wrote: »

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?

Bigserious1 wrote: »

Hadn't thought of changing the frame.

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

Lumen wrote: »

Bigserious1 wrote: »

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

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.

Chips Lovell

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

Bigserious1 wrote: »

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

macnab wrote: »

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

Vladimir Kurtains wrote: »

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

Lumen wrote: »

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!

macnab

If you cut the seat post you should leave a minimum of 3 diameters below the clamp, so 100mm below the clamp is fine in my opinion.

colm_gti

Why do you need to change anything else?

setanta159

Er.... revolutionary thought here why don't you just buy a new bike? I actually like the boardman TC and am amazed you have made all the changes described

Redmond101

Bit of a side line here......

But any change you can report back on the quality of the carbon wheels when you've knocked some miles up on them? Be interested to see how they perform

Bigserious1

colm_gti wrote: »

Why do you need to change anything else?

Don't need to change anything of course just like making incremental changes to the bike over time.

Bigserious1

setanta159 wrote: »

Er.... revolutionary thought here why don't you just buy a new bike? I actually like the boardman TC and am amazed you have made all the changes described

I could have but same as you i like the Boardman TC.

Surprised all the negative responses for trying to make small improvements to my bike.

Bigserious1

macnab wrote: »

If you cut the seat post you should leave a minimum of 3 diameters below the clamp, so 100mm below the clamp is fine in my opinion.

Cheers mate will think about it.

Bigserious1

Redmond101 wrote: »

Bit of a side line here......

But any change you can report back on the quality of the carbon wheels when you've knocked some miles up on them? Be interested to see how they perform

Will do just on now so will put up pics in a bit.

Bit rainy now so will have to get up early to get a spin in.

Bigserious1

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Lumen

Bar tape!

colm_gti

Bigserious1 wrote: »

Don't need to change anything of course just like making incremental changes to the bike over time.

Sorry, didn't mean to come across so blunt in that post, just questioning why you feel the need to improve the bike that much more as it will start to get expensive, when ya could just ride it and save up for something special while you get fitter

Dubba

I don't see any negative comments posted to be honest, ok maybe one mildly teasing Only Fools & Horses reference.

Anyway upgrading you components will leave you spares for a new build if you do decide to upgrade the frame in future. Have you checked out the gallery section on the weight weenies forum? It has people posting in detail new builds/ up-grades to their bikes. Handy if lightening your bike is what your interested in.

Bigserious1

Lumen wrote: »

Bar tape!

Yellow tape is impossible to keep clean it seems. Tried cif etc but cant shift the dirt.

Chips Lovell

I really don't think people are being negative, rather just trying to be helpful by suggesting you don't spend money on unnecessary stuff.

As I said earlier, I'd be starting to save now for another frame, either a new "good" bike or a a cheaper frame to use as a trainer and save the Boardman for races or fine weather.