What to buy next?

RowanHarley · 16-02-2018 2:23pm #1

While I probably won't be buying new stuff for a while now, what's been running through my mind is what to upgrade/buy? At the moment, I've got the main things, including a light bike, a pair of good cycling shoes with a dial for tightening, HR monitor, cheapish bike computer (but measures speed, cadence, hr, and distance by gps), aero helmet and cycling clothes (but nothing too fancy). So what would I be best off investing in next? A new set of wheels, a power meter or even just tighter clothing?

07Lapierre · 16-02-2018 2:31pm

Only ONE bike?

RowanHarley · 16-02-2018 2:32pm

07Lapierre wrote: »

Only ONE bike?

Well, one racing bike, one winter bike

07Lapierre · 16-02-2018 2:34pm

Do u have a Turbo trainer?

Beasty · 16-02-2018 2:35pm

If you've only got the standard wheels that came with the bike the best upgrade is usually a spare set. Not only for improved cycling but also allows to quickly change over if you ever find yourself with a puncture/ damaged tyre or a broken spoke (one you get homr anyway)

gaffmaster · 16-02-2018 2:36pm

It's hard to make recommendations without knowing your bike(s) full specs.

Most people would opt for a nice set of wheels at this stage. You'll see Campagnolo Zondas recommended a lot around here. I have a set and I'm very happy with them. But then, you might already have better wheels than these on your bike?

RowanHarley · 16-02-2018 2:45pm

gaffmaster wrote: »

It's hard to make recommendations without knowing your bike(s) full specs.

Most people would opt for a nice set of wheels at this stage. You'll see Campagnolo Zondas recommended a lot around here. I have a set and I'm very happy with them. But then, you might already have better wheels than these on your bike?

Well my bike is a Planet X RT90 with Vision Racing Sport wheels and SRAM rival groupset.

07Lapierre wrote: »

Do u have a Turbo trainer?

Yes, a basic one but it does the job

What Username Guidelines · 16-02-2018 2:53pm

Support team and high-end estate car to put them in.

RowanHarley · 16-02-2018 2:57pm

What Username Guidelines wrote: »

Support team and high-end estate car to put them in.

Aka my mum and her Nissan Qashqai, check

Weepsie · 16-02-2018 2:57pm

Just worry about the cycling. and spare tubes, buy them.

I say this as someone who spends obscene amounts of time looking at what to buy and then buying way more than I need

RowanHarley · 16-02-2018 3:01pm

Weepsie wrote: »

Just worry about the cycling. and spare tubes, buy them.

I saw this as someone who spends obscene amounts of time looking at what to buy and then buying way more than I need

Are continental tubes good?

CantGetNoSleep · 16-02-2018 3:27pm

It depends what type of riding you are doing. If you are just doing leisure riding then there isn't much use in buying something like a power meter.

Wheels - depends on your current bike and setup

For clothes, I'd suggest buying in sales when you can

07Lapierre · 16-02-2018 3:32pm

New Jockey wheels?

https://www.bike24.com/p2172214.html

Fian · 16-02-2018 3:55pm

07Lapierre wrote: »

New Jockey wheels?

https://www.bike24.com/p2172214.html

O.o

I have often thought to myself that cycling is the new golf partly because of the opportunities to waste money on new gadgets.

That is so far beyond anything golf has to offer.

€400 for two little jockey wheels for rear derailleur BUT ITS A BARGAIN DOWN FROM €459:eek:

RowanHarley · 16-02-2018 3:55pm

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

It depends what type of riding you are doing. If you are just doing leisure riding then there isn't much use in buying something like a power meter.

Wheels - depends on your current bike and setup

For clothes, I'd suggest buying in sales when you can

I plan on racing.

07Lapierre · 16-02-2018 3:59pm

A new bike rack?

https://www.seasucker.com/collections/bike/products/talon

* I know...its Friday!

RowanHarley · 16-02-2018 4:08pm

07Lapierre wrote: »

A new bike rack?

https://www.seasucker.com/collections/bike/products/talon

* I know...its Friday!

Perfect! They'll hold my future wheels very well!

Weepsie · 16-02-2018 4:53pm

Fian wrote: »

O.o

I have often thought to myself that cycling is the new golf partly because of the opportunities to waste money on new gadgets.

That is so far beyond anything golf has to offer.

€400 for two little jockey wheels for rear derailleur BUT ITS A BARGAIN DOWN FROM €459:eek:

AArgh, can't believe I wasted 10 quid on my new Tacx ones. Sure they spin freely and guide the chain perfectly well, but these.....

RowanHarley · 16-02-2018 7:59pm

Weepsie wrote: »

AArgh, can't believe I wasted 10 quid on my new Tacx ones. Sure they spin freely and guide the chain perfectly well, but these.....

Ya well if you want to go to, this is what you need! With a 1.4 watt saving, you'll never go back to the old stuff

JK.BMC · 16-02-2018 10:09pm

RowanHarley wrote: »

While I probably won't be buying new stuff for a while now, what's been running through my mind is what to upgrade/buy? At the moment, I've got the main things, including a light bike, a pair of good cycling shoes with a dial for tightening, HR monitor, cheapish bike computer (but measures speed, cadence, hr, and distance by gps), aero helmet and cycling clothes (but nothing too fancy). So what would I be best off investing in next? A new set of wheels, a power meter or even just tighter clothing?

Invest in coaching.
Sounds boring- I know.
But essential.
Definitely worth it for me.

magicbastarder · 16-02-2018 11:01pm

what are your goals? do you want to race?

the reason i ask - and i say this as someone with four bikes*, so it amy sound a bit hypocritical when i mention i've never upgraded anything. i've replaced items on the bike, but only when they wear out or break.

in short, instead of spending money on your bike, why not spend it on your cycling? use the money to fund a trip somewhere you've not been cycling before. or on something that allows you to cycle in conditions you don't currently cycle in.

*one bought before the changeover to the euro, one shortly after, and a beater singlespeed for the shops.

Wishbone Ash · 17-02-2018 12:47am

I presume you have a pair of custom Rocket 7 shoes - a snip at $1,450 a pair!

https://www.rocket7.com/buy-now

siochain · 17-02-2018 1:09am

Few days cycling in Mallorca FTW

RowanHarley · 17-02-2018 10:19am

Weepsie wrote: »

AArgh, can't believe I wasted 10 quid on my new Tacx ones. Sure they spin freely and guide the chain perfectly well, but these.....

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

I presume you have a pair of custom Rocket 7 shoes - a snip at $1,450 a pair!

https://www.rocket7.com/buy-now

Yes obviously! They fit comfortably onto my Garmin pedals! http://a.co/iz095Mu

RowanHarley · 17-02-2018 10:20am

magicbastarder wrote: »

what are your goals? do you want to race?

the reason i ask - and i say this as someone with four bikes*, so it amy sound a bit hypocritical when i mention i've never upgraded anything. i've replaced items on the bike, but only when they wear out or break.

in short, instead of spending money on your bike, why not spend it on your cycling? use the money to fund a trip somewhere you've not been cycling before. or on something that allows you to cycle in conditions you don't currently cycle in.

*one bought before the changeover to the euro, one shortly after, and a beater singlespeed for the shops.

Ya I want to race, but I don't see the point of spending €2-3k on a new bike when my current bike has already got a light frame.

RowanHarley · 17-02-2018 10:22am

JK.BMC wrote: »

Invest in coaching.
Sounds boring- I know.
But essential.
Definitely worth it for me.

Well I have club members but what will a coach teach me that I can't already teach myself/have a club member teach me?

Kaisr Sose · 17-02-2018 10:49am

What a great thread. Who would have thought you could spend you cycling pocket money so wisely! Perhaps a new sticky on the way ‘The Marginal Gain thread’

RowanHarley wrote: »

Well I have club members but what will a coach teach me that I can't already teach myself/have a club member teach me?

It’s not about what they teach you (as a tennis or golf coach) but more like developing you as a cyclist. Giving you a structure to training. It’s very easy to do too much of one type of cycling and not progress as much as you could foenhe time you are putting in. A structured programme would prevent that.

letape · 17-02-2018 2:15pm

RowanHarley wrote: »

Well I have club members but what will a coach teach me that I can't already teach myself/have a club member teach me?

I think you have a lot to learn from that response!

Paul_Mc1988 · 17-02-2018 2:21pm

Not to de-rail but im wondering what next to buy also.. have 60mm full carbons and a full carbon saddle. Pedals are basic look keo easy and have some spare cash lying around so am looking at shimano dura ace 9100 pedals as i hate the constant squeeking from the looks.

Any opinions on these?

JK.BMC · 17-02-2018 3:14pm

RowanHarley wrote: »

Well I have club members but what will a coach teach me that I can't already teach myself/have a club member teach me?

Ah, young grasshopper...
Much to learn, you do have.
Tis very obvious, in recent times.

Another thought- isn't it wonderful you have such money to spend? I haven't a bob myself to be honest.

But trust me on the coaching...

RowanHarley · 17-02-2018 4:29pm

JK.BMC wrote: »

Ah, young grasshopper...
Much to learn, you do have.
Tis very obvious, in recent times.

Another thought- isn't it wonderful you have such money to spend? I haven't a bob myself to be honest.

But trust me on the coaching...

Ok, I'll look into it. But I wish I had money to spend. I'm stuck paying back the bike to work scheme

JK.BMC · 17-02-2018 4:32pm

RowanHarley wrote: »

Ok, I'll look into it. But I wish I had money to spend. I'm stuck paying back the bike to work scheme

Good man. Keep it up.

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