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budget upgrades

  • 02-05-2013 8:14pm
    #1
    johnnybhoy78
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭


    this is the bike i have https://www.thebikeshop.ie/details.aspx?pid=P2939&cid=&sid=
    i kinda went into cycling blindfolded and didnt look around or do any research and after 6 months i got the bug,

    i have no intention of getting into racing but i am putting more kms in each week

    i was just wondering what i can improve, the tyres are the only thing iv changed after numerous puntures on the originals
    i have already used my btw so im not in a position to change bikes

    any advice ?


Comments

  • #2
    Pigeon Reaper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,274 ✭✭✭Pigeon Reaper


    I have a slightly higher spec kellys and do alot of KM's on it. Change the saddle to a more comfortable one for yourself and clipless pedals if don't have them already. Other upgrades won't be economical as it's a fairly good bike already with half decent wheels. Save up the money and in another while you can go for a carbon racing machine or a cycling holiday someone nice.


  • #3
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    TBH what you have will do fine if you keep it well maintained. It's always more expensive to upgrade post purchase. If it were my choice then I would save toward a new machine.


  • #4
    Craig06
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 430 ✭✭Craig06


    Why not upgrade other parts and then buy a frame set when money allows and swap everything over?


  • #5
    RoboRat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,559 ✭✭✭RoboRat


    Why not upgrade other parts and then buy a frame set when money allows and swap everything over?

    Thats what I am doing, gradually building a full carbon bike and when I get it done, I will sell my Defy.

    I am getting the frame, forks etc from hong-fu for the princely sum of €480 delivered. I am either going to buy the components of the groupset separately when they are on sale or save up and buy a full grouppo - thinking the latter is the best way. Already got a set of Campagnolo Scirocco 35 wheels, hope to have the full bike by September-ish depending on finances.


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