Upgrading bike components

niallo32

I've recently bought a Trek Emonda S5 and am delighted with it.

I plan on using it for summer sportifs and some triathlons.

I'd like to gradually upgrade components on it - carbon saddle, better wheels, drop bars etc but have no clue how to go about it, find out what parts are compatible, cost etc

Can anyone give some guidance please?

Thanks

onthefringe

niallo32 wrote: »

I've recently bought a Trek Emonda S5 and am delighted with it.

I plan on using it for summer sportifs and some triathlons.

I'd like to gradually upgrade components on it - carbon saddle, better wheels, drop bars etc but have no clue how to go about it, find out what parts are compatible, cost etc

Can anyone give some guidance please?

Thanks

have you any cycling pals that do the work on their own bikes? both their advice and assistance would save you money doing these urgrades..
alternatively....a trustworthy local bike shop...the smaller type...thats not out to grab everything in your wallet..

endacl

Does that bike not come with drop bars?!?

niallo32

onthefringe wrote: »

have you any cycling pals that do the work on their own bikes? both their advice and assistance would save you money doing these urgrades..
alternatively....a trustworthy local bike shop...the smaller type...thats not out to grab everything in your wallet..

I do (ish) as in a occasionally cycle with a group - they'd help alright but I'd prefer to do my own research and go with specific questions - as in which saddle should I go for, rather than asking for each part etc

niallo32

endacl wrote: »

Does that bike not come with drop bars?!?

Mine didn't anyway!

Borderfox

Is it this one?

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/performance_race/emonda/emonda_s_5/

Wont need to upgrade that for a good while if thats the spec

niallo32

Borderfox wrote: »

Is it this one?

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/performance_race/emonda/emonda_s_5/

Wont need to upgrade that for a good while if thats the spec

That's the one - very happy with it.

I suppose I wanted to check out what kind of gains I could make upgrading different bits and pieces gradually

Eamonnator

Lovely bike.
The first thing, I would upgrade, is the wheel set .
Something like Campagnolo Zondas would be a noticeable improvement.
You could then use the stock wheels for winter.

furiousox

niallo32 wrote: »

That's the one - very happy with it.
I suppose I wanted to check out what kind of gains I could make upgrading different bits and pieces gradually

Better wheels and tyres would make a noticeable difference, latex tubes too.
I'd only change the saddle if it was uncomfortable.
Maybe change the seatpost for a carbon one if it's aluminium.
No need to change anything else on the bike imo.

disco1

Yep deffo the wheels ..as mentioned zondas...krysium elites...shimano 6800

Eamonnator

Drogheda United.

cython

endacl wrote: »

Does that bike not come with drop bars?!?

niallo32 wrote: »

Mine didn't anyway!

Borderfox wrote: »

Is it this one?

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/performance_race/emonda/emonda_s_5/

Wont need to upgrade that for a good while if thats the spec

niallo32 wrote: »

That's the one - very happy with it.

I suppose I wanted to check out what kind of gains I could make upgrading different bits and pieces gradually

Eh, the one in the link has drop bars, so are you saying that it been changed by the shop, or has it the same bars as that? If the former that seems very odd, if the latter then I think you've the wrong terminology....... Or are you looking for clip on aero bars that you can "drop" on to?

niallo32

@Cython - apologies, wrong terminology!

I meant clip on bars for TT's etc

I'd like to use it for shorter triathlons and as a road bike.

niallo32

Thanks everyone else for the replies too.

Is it true I shouldn't cycle it in the winter?

Ride it a bit first then worry about upgrading it!

Eamonnator

niallo32 wrote: »

Thanks everyone else for the replies too.

Is it true I shouldn't cycle it in the winter?

No

Brian?

Depends on the budget really, but the only thing I'd think about upgrading soon would be the wheels.

cjt156

I'd ride it till it slows you down before I'd consider upgrading! Clip on bars would be an easy one.

Leroy42

Before you consider upgrading anything, you need to consider what the upgrade is supposed to achieve.

For any upgrade to make you faster you need to be already going pretty fast in order to get any benefits and then you need to consider whether the upgrade would actually deliver speed.

Wheels is always the first place to start, but what is wrong with the wheels you have.

Cycling has an unlimited supply of upgrades available to ensure that you A)never run out of things to upgrade & B)never have any money.

As mentioned above, do you think the bike as it currently is is actually affecting you performance. Maybe the best upgrade you can make is to train harder and see the benefits.

As a great champion (they didn't take his tour de Pont title away!) once stated, it's not about the bike (although I am not suggesting that you go his route to prove that!)

Qualitymark

Main component that would improve my bike is the one sitting on top of it

niallo32

disco1 wrote: »

Yep deffo the wheels ..as mentioned zondas...krysium elites...shimano 6800

Coming back to this - current wheels are Bontrager TLR's

The wheels suggested below:

http://www.wiggle.com/campagnolo-zonda-clincher-wheelset/

http://www.wiggle.com/shimano-ultegra-6800-wheelset/

Would I see any gains in upgrading to those or should I be looking at the next level up??

Unknown Soldier

niallo32 wrote: »

Coming back to this - current wheels are Bontrager TLR's

The wheels suggested below:

http://www.wiggle.com/campagnolo-zonda-clincher-wheelset/

http://www.wiggle.com/shimano-ultegra-6800-wheelset/

Would I see any gains in upgrading to those or should I be looking at the next level up??

Cheaper here http://www.swimcyclerun.com/wheelsroad/campagnolo-zonda-clincher-wheelset-with-shimano-hub.html Really nice to deal with too.

And everyone raves about them tbh. Definitely a good improvement over what are often referred to as "stock" wheels.

The next level up would be Mavic Ksyrium Elite types/level

niallo32

Unknown Soldier wrote: »

Cheaper here http://www.swimcyclerun.com/wheelsroad/campagnolo-zonda-clincher-wheelset-with-shimano-hub.html Really nice to deal with too.

And everyone raves about them tbh. Definitely a good improvement over what are often referred to as "stock" wheels.

The next level up would be Mavic Ksyrium Elite types/level

Thanks - have only had good dealings with SCR alright

My current wheels would be stock/entry level yeah?

niallo32

I'm going to get the Campagnolo Zonda Clincher Wheelset - all my components are Shimano.

I want to buy them with tubes, tyres and cassette installed.

What or how can I choose these? Sorry for the stupid question

Cee-Jay-Cee

For tyres I'd recommend Continental GP4000's in 700x25 or Michelins new Power Competition tyres which have superseded their excellent Pro4 range of tyres. It's supposedly got lower rolling resistance than the GP4000's.

Tubes: use your old tubes if they're in good condition or if you want additional comfort get latex tubes.

niallo32

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

For tyres I'd recommend Continental GP4000's in 700x25 or Michelins new Power Competition tyres which have superseded their excellent Pro4 range of tyres. It's supposedly got lower rolling resistance than the GP4000's.

Tubes: use your old tubes if they're in good condition or if you want additional comfort get latex tubes.

Cheers, so what about the following:

2 x Tyres - http://www.swimcyclerun.com/tyresclincher/continental-gp4000s-ii.html
2 x Tubes - http://www.swimcyclerun.com/accessories/vittoria-latex-tube.html - 700x25
1 x Cassette - http://www.swimcyclerun.com/cassettes/shimano-ultegra-6800-11-speed-cassettes.html - current cassette is a Shimano 105, 11-28, 11 speed

Do I have everything right there??