upgradable parts on road bike

Amprodude

Hi just wondering what parts on a road bike worth 1000 euro would be easy to upgrade to lighter components with minimium fuss? Im not going near gearing system cogs or deraileurs not worth doing that. This bike will be my winter or training bike.

Correct me if im wrong but ive selected four parts of my bike that i believe will lighten it slightly and improve performance. 1 wheels. 2. Pedals 3. Saddle 4. Carbon fibre forks. Anything i am forgetting?

Its like an ongoing mini project

1. Wheels. I upgraded my wheels recently and spent 350 euro on them, they are mid range wheels but better and much lighter than what was on previously. Got lighter tubes and tyres too.

2. Changed the pedals to lighter ones, a friend of mine had spare set so gave them to me. These are lighter than my old ones.

3. Saddle. Looking for a light saddle but havent got one yet. Any suggestions?

4. Carbon fibre forks. I havent got these yet either, is there a difference in performance over aluminium forks? Will bike feel any lighter with them on?

smacl

Personally I'd go for comfort over weight on upgrades, but you can throw as much money as you want at your bike to make it slightly lighter. Outside of what you've listed, you could include bars, seat post, stem and even frame on your existing group set. If the bike had alu forks to start with, I'm guessing it is entry level, and of doubtful value to spend lots of money on. Maybe put the money to one side, and use it to buy a better new bike, keeping your newer wheels.

RobFowl

I'd be inclined to look at a new frame rather than just get carbon fibre forks. They can be quite expensive and you may be able to get a decent second hand frame for similar money.
Saddle's are more about comfort than weight.
Wheels are the single biggest scope for improvement IMO so you've done the right thing upgrading those.

AstraMonti

You 'd be suprised where weight savings can be found. A few spots: bars, stem, seatpost, brakes, cables, tyres, tubes and wheel skewers.

McTigs

Not the question asked but, cut out white carbs and pints for a few weeks and the weight savings are dramatic. Cheap too.

Lumen

McTigs wrote: »

Not the question asked but, cut out white carbs and pints for a few weeks and the weight savings are dramatic. Cheap too.

Are you calling Amprodude fat?

colm_gti

Amprodude

McTigs wrote: »

Not the question asked but, cut out white carbs and pints for a few weeks and the weight savings are dramatic. Cheap too.

I havent drank since november. Training mad at the moment. My weight is ok i think? 69kgs now and im 6 foot 2.

smacl

Amprodude wrote: »

I havent drank since november. My weight is ok i think? 69kgs now and im 6 foot 2.

Ok? If you got captured by cannibals it would be soup on the menu

colm_gti

Amprodude wrote: »

I havent drank since november. Training mad at the moment. My weight is ok i think? 69kgs now and im 6 foot 2.

Jaysus you must look like a wafer! I thought I was doing well at 85Kgs and 6'2"...:(

McTigs

Amprodude wrote: »

I havent drank since november. Training mad at the moment. My weight is ok i think? 69kgs now and im 6 foot 2.

skinnier than me then, carry on.

ashleey

Amprodude wrote: »

I havent drank since november. Training mad at the moment. My weight is ok i think? 69kgs now and im 6 foot 2.

They would probably leave you and eat your bike

McTigs

Lumen wrote: »

Are you calling Amprodude fat?

not at all.

I wouldn't have called myself fat two months ago either when i was diagnosed with a gluten intollerence, i can't believe how lean i've gotten in that time and i'm eating loads just no wheat or barley.

petethedrummer

Amprodude wrote: »

This bike will be my winter or training bike

There's no point wasting good money making a training bike lighter. You'd be better of making it more robust. Which usually means heavier.

Icyseanfitz

colm_gti wrote: »

Jaysus you must look like a wafer! I thought I was doing well at 85Kgs and 6'2"...:(

havnt checked my weight since before christmas god help me

Idunnowho

Winter/Training bike does not need to be lighter ! Having just gone through 2 chains, a cassette, chainrings, headset, rebuilt shifters (new springs), a gear lever, cartridge bearings on both hubs, and 2 tyres over the last 4 months I would say to upgrade hubs/hub bearings, headset, bottom bracket, tyres (Conti 4 Season) and save money for degreaser/cleaning products and good lube coz the wet winter roads eat bikes (and I was cleaning it nearly every day)

Spend your carbon budget on a race/summer frame (rather than carbon forks).

Amprodude

colm_gti wrote: »

Jaysus you must look like a wafer! I thought I was doing well at 85Kgs and 6'2"...:(

My bike is the heavy one i reckon. I think its about 9.5kg. Still heavy when your doing 100km on it. Still my mtb is nearly double the weight.

Amprodude

Idunnowho wrote: »

Winter/Training bike does not need to be lighter ! Having just gone through 2 chains, a cassette, chainrings, headset, rebuilt shifters (new springs), a gear lever, cartridge bearings on both hubs, and 2 tyres over the last 4 months I would say to upgrade hubs/hub bearings, headset, bottom bracket, tyres (Conti 4 Season) and save money for degreaser/cleaning products and good lube coz the wet winter roads eat bikes (and I was cleaning it nearly every day)

Spend your carbon budget on a race/summer frame (rather than carbon forks).

I clean and wax it after every cycle. Looks like new all the time then.

Amprodude

petethedrummer wrote: »

There's no point wasting good money making a training bike lighter. You'd be better of making it more robust. Which usually means heavier.

You are correct, i think i will buy a good road bike in a few months time, and keep my own machine for wet days.

billyhead

colm_gti wrote: »

Jaysus you must look like a wafer! I thought I was doing well at 85Kgs and 6'2"...:(

Same here. At 83kg and 6ft I look trim and fit. You need some meat on your bones dude

Amprodude

billyhead wrote: »

Same here. At 83kg and 6ft I look trim and fit. You need some meat on your bones dude

I can't seem to put it on. i eat all around me but train hard too. my metabolism is high. My doctor said my BMI is normal for my height. Saves me for my heavy bike though.

petethedrummer

Amprodude wrote: »

You are correct, i think i will buy a good road bike in a few months time, and keep my own machine for wet days.

You know it makes sense.