Upgrade your bike by downgrading your pizza intake volume.

@lokksiders__2151

3 жыл бұрын

Spend money on bike so that you won't have money to spend on Pizza.

@hotfloridapoliticswithkell3931

3 жыл бұрын

Not if you’re fast your power to weight ratio can be trained. Regardless of pizza intake. No longer are the the thinnest the most powerful

@rhd26

3 жыл бұрын

I prefer to increase ride intensity to upgrade pizza intake volume

@uhRoid

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@kylehagertybanana

2 жыл бұрын

id rather save on my bike and buy a big pizza

How to save money - just buy the best first because you're just gonna end up buying it later on.

@kuddin9021

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao so true!

@xspartah6992

3 жыл бұрын

At least I’m not the only one😂

@mstvir

3 жыл бұрын

So true

@marekkozub8957

3 жыл бұрын

And that goes for anything else too. Not just bikes.

@JFomo

3 жыл бұрын

@@marekkozub8957 for real, Buy Once, Cry Once. Buy Nice, not twice.

It's interesting to see what the hard-core bikers want. As a plodder, I'm looking more for durability, maintainability, and rational cost. I totally agree on the frame: find one that you like, then you can (typically) switch components as you wish.

@mrnorthz9373

Жыл бұрын

80% of people who get into cycling actually want the same thing its just that theyve been gaslit into thinking they gotta buy expensive ass lightweight components otherwise its trash and not a real bike

@evansmith2279

Жыл бұрын

I agree. I slowly upgraded my bikes over a few years and I realized what I actually need. I then hemorrhaged money in a Ti frame and lesser components with the thought being that the frame is permanent, everything else is replaceable and can be upgraded in time if I feel like it.

I would include saddle and grips. Two of the most comfort related upgrades and relatively cheap too.

@metalheadmalta

2 жыл бұрын

Totally right. Had an opportunity to buy a used Brooks saddle, and the ride is totally different in comfort (and style)

@truthseeker8483

2 жыл бұрын

Saddle is No.1 on my list

@kwaktak

2 жыл бұрын

Every other source recommends upgrading the contact points (grips, pedals, saddle) to fit first BEFORE sinking money into more expensive upgrades.

@MrJulkku82

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Buy a saddle which is comfy. You ride much longer rides with that. If you feel uncomfortable, you will turn home. Forget the watts!

@grahamjackmacpherson6501

2 жыл бұрын

I would also include a mobile phone holder on the handlebars so I can watch porn while riding.

A great way to save: buy a used top of the line bike of 3-5 years ago, rather than an entry level new one!

@MrMentalmelon

3 жыл бұрын

Also has the added bonus of forcing the user to learn how to carry out essential maintenance (bottom bracket, bearings, cable hoses and freehubs e.t.c), all invaluable skills for cyclists at any level

@benjaminheil2864

2 жыл бұрын

That is what i did, only paid 2K for a Cube Agree SL C16 which was only used for 1000km. Bought a new chain and Kassette, Boooom best deal ever

@thetobo101

2 жыл бұрын

@@benjaminheil2864 nice deal! 2k not much of a starter budget 😜

@CapitalProject01

2 жыл бұрын

Venge vias!

@RevoltingRudi

2 жыл бұрын

2nd hand prices are fucked now but yes this worked well before corona bullshit.

TL;DR: Upgrade your 1) tires, 2) wheels, 3) seat post, 4) brakes, and 5) shoes.

@rustymaximus9179

3 жыл бұрын

@Tihaai Presents Brakes???? Who needs brakes?

@truthseeker8483

2 жыл бұрын

Saddle should be first...then tyres :-)

@truthseeker8483

2 жыл бұрын

@@rustymaximus9179 They only slow you down...

Nice, straight shooting. Thanks for a good look at where not to spend and providing some pretty inexpensive upgrades. I still struggle with carbon wheels. I use Hunt alloys on my gravel bike and can afford a 700c and 650b set for the same price as their “ low cost” carbon wheels. My mountain bike has carbon everywhere, except the wheel set. Hate the thought of tagging a sharp rock on new carbon wheels!

Love videos like this! Thank you, Michelle. It can be tricky to identify what defines an "upgrade". Performance, utility or comfort related, or flashy name brand aesthetics - upgrades can be different for each rider. Yes, a $2500 stock bike is the perfect starting point. Performance upgrades will likely look different for a more expensive bike. Biggest performance related bang for the buck - by a huge margin - are tires. I have multiple sets of tires for different rides and surfaces. But I do get tired of changing tires....so I can see myself eventually 'upgrading' to a new wheelset to make this swap easier. One wheelset and tires for road and another for gravel.

@markhooker8520

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this helpful video.

The proprietary components route is becoming a worrying trend.

@MichelleArthursBrennan

3 жыл бұрын

"Drove into a car park barrier and cracked your seatpost? Ah, well, that'll be a new frame!" [driving into barriers not advised for car, seatpost/handlebar or frame health]

@savoirfaire8979

3 жыл бұрын

You mean a trend that’s been happening for decades?

@fredericom2650

2 жыл бұрын

@@MichelleArthursBrennan I hate Giant for this.

@Jeremy-kg1zr

2 жыл бұрын

@@fredericom2650 Trek is horrible with this stuff too. Worse in my experience. Seatposts, BBs, stems and headsets, and even making their own different rear wheel spacing on some of their mountain bikes with very limited hub options, and who knows how long they'll continue supporting this stuff(probably not long, as they like to change things every other year) and how much they'll charge for them(probably more and more). Ugh.

Great video CW. One small digression on bike fit. I had mine (cameras and lazers) at Sigma Sport, who discovered I'd been riding for years with my left sit bone of the saddle! My occasional knee pain disappeared also afterwards and my comfort and performance levels soared. A comprehensive bike fit is a medical necessity for many serious roadies, I would suggest, but I do agree not essential for all of us. Thanks guys!

@SteveH51

2 жыл бұрын

I had a pro bike fit recently and it was a game changer, i’d certainly recommend a bike for first before upgrading anything, stem length, bar width, seat, pedals etc Great vid though

Enjoyed that. Spot on about the bike fit, everyone seems to be doing it these days and charging silly money. The best fitters go by eye and ultimately by communicating with their clients Shout out to Vankru; they know their stuff.

Finally! A video about upgrades!

I got a handme down bike from my dad who was a road racer cause of a leg injury, now he gave me some money to spend on bike parts and this video really helped me a lot what to buy first

Excellent presentation. Absolutely loved the '£2.99 bottle holder will do' comment! I'm no youngster, so comfort is my priority. I'm looking to replace 25 with 28 or even 32mm tires to improve comfort on our dreadful UK road surfaces.

Brilliant video and really well presented. I was only searching for upgrade videos the other week. I have a 2010 Cannondale Synapse Hi Mod Ultegra. A brilliant endurance bike which still looks new. But I want to upgrade where possible and keep what I believe is a great frame. Wheels and tyres (currently original stock wheels and 4Seasons tyres) definitely a good place to start. Thanks

@chrisgilligan4968

3 жыл бұрын

Carbon frames, if they haven't been in an accident and have been well cared for, will last a very long time. You will notice a big difference with a wheel upgrade. A nice set of Hunt's or Enve's with tubeless continental GP 5000 will be like you got a whole new bike. Hopefully your frame and brake setup will let you go with at least 25 tyres....if you welcome comfort, go for 28's if they'll fit.

Michelle respect. You have given very sensible advice. This kind of common sense is very rare in cycling journalism nowadays.

@nelsdale9348

3 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@FullMetalPower7

2 жыл бұрын

i see, we all agree on the electronic shifting opinion

Don't overspend on your first bike. You likely don't know what you really prefer and what suits you best. Try a cheaper one, experiment with different frames, sizes and handle bars, before you commit to buying a bike for 5000 bucks.

@mriguy3202

Жыл бұрын

yes. buy a used bike and sell it in a year or two when you know better what you want.

Well I did tire and wheel upgrades 3 weeks after getting my road bike and I’m happy af! Now I will say coming from the 32mm to the 28mm tires are a ruff ride lol but idc I’m rolling on the hunt carbon aero 50s ohhh boy love them.

Now do a version of this for those of us in the audience who are not measuring our fun in grams, watts and milliseconds, but rather want an enjoyable comfortable reliable long-lived bike for transport and exercise. Because let's face it, the exercise benefit comes from the power you are producing, regardless of what speed you are achieving with it. What components are most important then?

@KingOfErehwon

2 жыл бұрын

When I got past all the nonsense about how fast I needed to go, I ditched my diamond framed bike and got a (two wheel) recumbent. I can ride all day long and have no pain whatsoever, appreciate the world around me, and still get a great workout. Instead of a grueling experience, biking is fun again. You don't have to be slow, but once you get out the mindset that you are always training for some race, you can enjoy any speed you want.

Great vid, no-nonsense advice. Although I think the point about bike fit could be miscontrued... I'd say it's absolutely worth getting a bike fit in the first place (even if not a super techy one). By far the biggest improvement made to my avg speed came immediately following a bike fit. And I'm not talking half a km/h either, it was much much more noticeable. Much cheaper than trying to shed 50g here and there too :). Wheels definitely the next best bang for buck.

loving the pragmatic tone and in times like this its good to cut through the madness of 600 rear mechs. thank you

Reluctantly, I have to agree about electronic shifting. I bought a canyon, with 10 speed ultegra Di2 in 2012. I love it and it's still superb, but the prices today would send me towards 105.

£1000 is a lot of money for most people. I can only afford to ride a bike because I can do my own mechanical work and then I can buy second hand

@KimonFrousios

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed it is. All these cycling channels seem to be made up of ex-professional competitive cyclists and aimed at other competitive and wannabe-competitive cyclists. The vast majority of bicycle users are pretty much invisible to these channels.

@B0og3yman84

2 жыл бұрын

@@KimonFrousios The best comment as of yet, I do not know why I'm even watching these channels... But the man can dream.....

@acyutanandadas1326

2 жыл бұрын

@@KimonFrousios best comment

@paullacey2999

2 жыл бұрын

These channels and bike magazines dont bat an eyelid when things cost many thousands......They must have well paid jobs.....

I have found the cheapest and easiest way to lose weight from a bicycle is to lose the weight from the engine aka me. I could spend thousands of dollars to make a bike 10lbs lighter and it still wouldn't improve my performance like losing those 10lbs from my body.

@SirFartsAlot1

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I saw a fairly obese guy bragging about his expensive super light bike yet he was probably 250 pounds.

@KingOfErehwon

2 жыл бұрын

I decided to chuck the whole mindset of trying to be fast and went for comfort instead. Got a two-wheeled recumbent with under-the-seat steering and get all the exercise I need painlessly. Biking is fun again.

@stevek8829

2 жыл бұрын

The point is what about after those ten pounds and the next ten. Now you're lean but still want to shave some seconds.

@barriemoorcroft534

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevek8829 You'll be happy to cross that bridge when you come to it.

Wow, love the honesty, and the feeling that you are not just trying to sell me stuff. Thank you.

Your points on electronic shifting and bike fit is spot on IMHO. I have/had both. I appreciate them, but they are decadent.

Thank you, this is very informative as I am considering building my own bike. Cheers!

@Likelybiking

3 жыл бұрын

If you can, do it! It’s so nice having a bike that you 100% love everything.

Excellent advice. The only point I personally find controversial is re the pedals: my experience with different brands / systems (I am not stating here my choice as it is irrelevant and I am not any reference) says that one should not disregard this matter: power transfer, smoothness, easiness of clip / unclip and even walkability means there is here a wide range of variables which I find it is a good place to spend rather then to save money on. In case you haven't published something similar it would be interesting to have a video about the accessories: lights, hydration systems, tools, safety gear... and so on. Congratulations for the superb presentation and to whoever has edited the video

That was clear and helpful video thanks.

I've been a cyclist for most of my life, but only just go into road cycling from urban track bikes, and the one thing that has struck me is how you don't even need $1500 USD for a good entry level bike. My Spesh Allez base was $999 and it was an absolute steal, I cannot believe how good it is, everybody thinks I paid $$$$ for it too.

@kthup

Жыл бұрын

Nice to hear. I just got the 2022 version allez in black, love it. I may upgrade parts over time.

Yep, last year I bought my first road bike- Bianchi Oltre XR3 Disc and less than a year I am replacing the bike with Factor Ostro Vam. The point is, if you can afford the best your budget permits, don't skimp it would be more expensive in the long run. And definitely invest in a professional bike fit!

Nice job! 👏👏👏 When Shimano offers a 105 electronic shifting groupset, I think that will be the time for you to make the transition. 😃👊🚴🏼

Excellent vid some great advice 👍

Your advice are great for pro and semi pro cycles/sport cycling. I am a commuter and I been bicycle for many years and never recommend or seek costum frames or super seats. I don't know if this is a youtuber problem recommending your video and others like it or maybe it is a good idea to title you video for the type of cycling you do. I am glad you are cycling and I hope your videos are helpful for someone.

Knowledge is power...THANKS

I only spend a lot of money on the frame, wheels, electronic components, handlebar, saddle, clothes, helmet, shoes and GPS. So my S-Works Venge has cheap pedals I guess? Plus I have another bike for the week-ends!

@ultimatedreadssalon246

3 жыл бұрын

generally its whole bike

As a mid-level rider I have to say nothing improved my ride more than getting 40mm carbon wheels.

@ItsAnGoose

2 жыл бұрын

What bike are you riding? Interested in upgrading to carbon wheels but don’t know if it’s worth doing on a £700 hybrid bike 🤷‍♂️ I work as a delivery rider so anything that makes hours of cycling more comfortable and fun is welcomed…

@meibing4912

2 жыл бұрын

@@ItsAnGoose Mavic. Try going with broader tires and latex tube first. A lot cheaper and a lot of potential comfort.

@ItsAnGoose

2 жыл бұрын

@@meibing4912 thanks for the advice!

@sjlacey65

Жыл бұрын

AGREED! 40-50mm carbon rims on smooth hubs are a huge win

I upgraded my stock wheels for aluminum DT Swiss. The difference is amazing. I'll go carbon, maybe, later as I think it's expensive and unnecessary for none competitive riders. Plus, the major risk of breaking the wheels thanks to pot holes or sketchy road conditions.

@Glorytonnothing202

2 жыл бұрын

Carbons rims have more flexibility then Alu rims, once the alu is dented it’s dented, carbon has more flex this why people use them in cyclocross races. The chance of the carbon rim flexing a returning to its original form.

I don’t regret getting my Ultegra pedals, they’re wider than standard pedals so fit my feet better, and I barely feel them when I ride!

Fantastic job, thank you!

I strongly agree that going to a custom builder and having a bike made is the right thing too these days. Sure the process is slower, it took me 6 months to get my bike. I have owned a lot of bikes in my life but never one that feels so good, so balanced, and controllable as the one I have now which I had custom made. Shout out to Carl Strong Frames in Bozeman, Montana. I can spend as much time as I want riding my bike and I never get off it experiencing pains. Some of these guys really know what they are doing when it comes to bike fitting and you're not going to get that from a shop, well most of us aren't. Surprisingly the cost was lower than some frames from the major or Italian brands.

Super great and informative video. Love the disclaimer of not shaming. 🙌🏽

Great video (other than you riding the cannondale I ordered in November that is indefinitely delayed lol).

You see so many out on a £5000 bike, in all weather's. I have 6 bikes ranging from a Dolan fixed with mudguards, for winter, to a Flandria summer bike. Took a few years to get them all , but it gives me more riding options for weather conditions & sort of ride I'm doing.

Thanks for the video. I really appreciate the amount of detail you gave, it help me to make my upgrading choices. I have a 1984 Cannondale Sr 400 with the original box rims. Do you think it would make any difference if I upgrade to carbon rims?

Agree with most of these points. A professional bike fit is not the same as some kid at the local shop with a chart and a tape measure. Most bike fit issues are the result of poor recommendations by inexperienced bike sales people. Ask any professional bike fitter and they will tell you at least 50% of people are sold a frame 1 size too big. I see it out on the road every day. Every bike shop i have asked to size me, says i'm a 56cm based on my height. I'm a 53cm as confirmed by the best bike fitter in the business. If you are doing high mileage and/or have comfort or pain issues a proper bike fit is the best value upgrade .

Where to spend: In the sales! Where to save: In the sales! Wait until the new stuff's out, and then buy the previous seasons. It's usually just the same tech.

@LeDore38

3 жыл бұрын

Sadly with the stock problems I don't think sales will be great this year.

@gourami7

2 жыл бұрын

Great advice but 2 years out of date, huge supply issues worldwide so fewer discounts, maybe some lightly used or 2nd deals out there now

Pleasantly surprised to hear about upgrades related to longevity as well. A frame that suits you is the best investment you can make. Never had one faced, but I’m curious how much it would affect things.

@Jeremy-kg1zr

2 жыл бұрын

Speaking as a bike mechanic, I wouldn't think it would affect things much. Any decent mechanic is going to make sure things are set properly when they build up the bike. If things aren't right, they'll pull out the tool to sort it out. A mechanic that isn't decent might not do a great job putting the bike together even if you pay them to face the appropriate points.

I followed CW´s instrutions and: After spending on a Zipp´s Aerobar SL-70 I saved on a pair of 303 Firecrest. Cycling Weekly? Thank you for guiding me! ;D

I’ve crashed probably 100 times in my life. I’ve never bent a rear derailleur. I’ve smashed them up and scratched them badly but never bent one beyond very minor repairs. I’ve snapped and bent many derailleur hangers. That’s a separate replaceable part made of soft aluminum for the purpose of saving frame and derailleur. It can be readjusted from full deflection (bent so derailleur touches spokes) seven times on average before it snaps. A new one is $20. Biggest threat for a typical rider is derailleur into spokes, which is largely prevented by the electronic perimeter limits on electronic shifters.

@tonyb9735

2 жыл бұрын

I have had a Di2 rear derailleur simply fail, it doesn't always require an accident. Luckily it was still within warranty but if it hadn't been I think I would not have stayed with the Di2 system. Don't get me wrong, it's lovely when it's working perfectly, gear changes are buttery smooth, but then gear changes are pretty damn good on a properly set up XTR system. Di2 was on the bike when I bought it and I enjoy having it but I wouldn't go to the expense of buying it if it wasn't already on the bike or if, for example, I was building a new bike. Falls in the marginal gains category for me and it's expensive.

Why am I even watching this, I don't even have the money to spend on anything

@atulmavinkurve4392

3 жыл бұрын

m with u

@nelsonsilva6842

2 жыл бұрын

@@atulmavinkurve4392 because she is hot and therefore probably not heavy cyclist which means the advice was made by someone else. Or she is just getting to cycling more after a pause that led her to gaining weight and becoming hot on the process... This does not mean that if she was thinner because of training that she would not be hot. Again that is a body of someone that has the experience to give that kind of advice... Maybe I'm wrong...

@Tyrion-ks6rp

6 күн бұрын

​@@nelsonsilva6842 wtf dude

When deciding where to cut weight I look at moving parts first, then stationary parts. Gram for gram moving parts cost more in energy needed to move them. Ride thru a puddle and collect even a slight coating of mud on the tire and one will fee a noticeable deference in the effort needed to move the bike compared to the same amount of mud on your frame. Pedals are moving parts and connect the energy source to the drive train, buy the optimal in weight and friction that your budget will allow.

Where to spend addition? I'd add power meter. Will it make your bike lighter or more aero? No. Will it enable you to go faster? Yes. Being able to train better by having power data will make you stronger and fitter and enable faster speeds.... It doesn't have to be a dual sided, wizy wazy, one either. More budget options are not too costly now and would do the job.

If you want to ride a fair bit (more than 100k a week) finding the right bike for you is a minefield. Think I got it right 15 years ago by fluke, but the frame has cracked now. Not sure that 300+ pound shoes are faster than 70 pound shoes. Especially white dhb lace ups. I usually like to upgrade the bar to one with a flatter top, ideally carbon for comfort. Tyres definitely.

Very good advices. Thank you!

Road tubeless is an upgrade you should consider, but ONLY if you NEED to buy new wheels or when buying a new bike. I have been road tubless for a decade. The last 3 years have sucked a lot less as tubeless has gotten a lot better. Great ride. I went 26,000 miles before getting a flat, and that was a side wall cut.

I'm not racing so vintage steel touring bike for me does it. Also the vintage mountain bikes are awesome commuters and gravel bikes . They take wide tires and they're great on or off road and a lot of them have rack mounts etc. If you look you can find them for amazingly low price and some look unused. , they do need new grease etc.

Great video. Thanks

You should do a video about the best upgrades for weight and aerodynamics

The brakes advice is bang on. I have a Tiagra groups and swapped out the brakes for a set of 105 callipers, makes a huge difference.

@rhobson

2 жыл бұрын

Really that much? I consider myself a novice rider, almost always ride less than 50km per ride (it's what time and comfort allows) and in a mix of road and city. Currently have a set of cheapo Trekto brakes that came in my Triban 520, and was considering upgrading to a matching set of Sora brakes, but considered going to 105 as it isn't absurdly much more expensive (plus the *bling* of having clearly better parts)...

@MrChippinator

2 жыл бұрын

@@rhobson I'll give you a rundown on my view on brakes. BTW, I now ride an older generation Ultegra and just replaced the brake shoes on it with Ultegra parts. Why? Because brakes are the most important component on your bike bar none. Any issue you have out riding your bike, the first thing you need to do is stop. As such, well-specced brakes are very important for safety. Honestly, I find that a good set of rim brakes is nearly as good as disc brakes plus, going into my local bike shop, the job I see them doing the most is fixing brake rotors on disc brakes. So I ride rim brakes because they're more reliable and easier to fix on the fly.

Terrific insights. I'm sold on this editor/presenter

So true on the comment about replacing rear mechs. My 10 year old bike is now on its 3rd rear mech (1st one bent somehow, after a couple of years and the 2nd wore out). As it’s only mechanical Tiagra it’s not a big deal and I now have a 2nd hand 10 speed ultegra on it. Electronic replacement would have been 10x the cost 😬

Wow this was a super great video. Thanks!

Great video....

Excellent advice, guidance, and presentation. Just 1 correction: Carbon fiber is way way way less malleable than aluminum.

Great info, thanks!

My list would be 1. Bike fit 2. Saddle 3. Wheels 4. Tyres 5. Shifter/derailleur 6. Brakes

@Peter-om1zj

2 жыл бұрын

Bike fit, bravo, bang on

@biking-places

2 жыл бұрын

Why would you update shifters? Unless you bought an ancient bike or its broken upgrading shifters is way too expensive for little practical difference.

@truthseeker8483

2 жыл бұрын

@@biking-places I have an ancient bike 😃

@biking-places

2 жыл бұрын

@@truthseeker8483 fair enough, it makes plenty of sense if you're upgrading something like 7-speed RSX brifters to something more modern. it'll cost ya though.

@truthseeker8483

2 жыл бұрын

@@biking-places I had downtube shifters and 7 speeds...now I have the downtube shifter mounted on the handlebar near my hand and still have 7 speeds but it made a BIG difference.😃

Thank a Ton Team Cyclingweekly for such great amazing informative videos. I am a huge fan of entire team who puts loads n loads efforts for making such splendid videos. I would like to know the Merida model shown in the video under handelbars section. I just loved the colour of that bike and planning to paint mine too. Pls do the needful.

@johnhabjan4248

3 жыл бұрын

Merida Reacto in Team Bahrain colours

@rahulmirge

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnhabjan4248 Thank You 🙏

bought myself some carbon wheels, silly but beautiful :)

Wow this a really great show. Love it. Gives a fresh input with all the biggies out there. Love it !

Great video. Well structured!

Hello, what is your opinion about shimano road hubs? (105 for example)

How about the entire groupset or at least cranks, chainrings and cassete. Thise are quite good on weight savings and pretty much affordable.

Great video

Unless you’re racing, anything that makes it more enjoyable to ride your bike more often is worth it. Aesthetics upgrades included.

@meibing4912

2 жыл бұрын

I'm very careful and conservative with my own upgrades, but I agree the best bike is the one you use and some people are simply motivated to ride more by getting new and flashy gear. If it makes them happy riders all I say is: "Go for it!". I cringe when I hear people criticize a "slow" or "newbie" rider buying a 15K bike. If that's what it takes to make them ride its worth every penny invested.

Honestly do your research and compare/check bicycles that have a fair good mix of drivetrain components after you have sort of decided the frame you have in mind. Tyres, saddle, pedals and handlebars are the more likely others you may want to invest/replace later on.

Thanks 👌 😊 I love all your information ❤️ thanks 👌 😊

Try to avoid buying all new stuff. Top end gear can be had for low end prices on the used marketplace.

the more body fat I carry the slower I am whatever the grams savings of my handlebars or cages. :-) Being properly fit to your bikes it IMHO the most critical item mentioned!

@SpicyJax3000

2 жыл бұрын

Ride upgrades instead of buying upgrades. 😁

In my area, midwest USA near Chicago, drivers seem to run over sometimes kill bicyclists with regularity. It’s sad.

Love this!!!

Personally, I recently upgraded with carbon wheels, saddle and an aero handlebar.

Kool pads with Ultegra calipers for me! Work fantastically.

@richardm6985

Жыл бұрын

I changed from some giant sr somethings to campagnolo Zonda wheels and they've been fantastic, feel extremely free, I'm sure there are faster wheels out there but I have no complaints! I ride a "tange Prestige" steel frame with a modern Ultegra groupset, and it goes as fast as I could want, but I wish I could find more modern components that fit my frame dimensions in areas like seat post, handlebars, and my WAHOO roam holder!

I'm still using friction shifters and a screw-on 14-28 freewheel

For every gram you save in rotating mass is like to saving 3-7 grams stationary mass. Therefore I go with the lightweight tire tube combo. But got 3 flats in 2 weeks until adding sealant, now none on my commute.

I just ordered some latex tubes and a new set of Conti GP5000s...interested to see how the bike behaves compared to existing butyl and old Conti GT tyres...let’s see!

@chrisgilligan4968

3 жыл бұрын

If the hype is true, you probably just got yourself a free 20+ watts.

@stevegeek

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisgilligan4968 Haha...I’ll find out. Waiting for those Strava PBs to tumble this weekend 😆

@_Just_Some1

Жыл бұрын

So, the verdict? Worth it?

@stevegeek

Жыл бұрын

@@_Just_Some1 Well, I didn’t see my Strava PBs tumble! The ride did feel good, but difficult to say how much was due to new tyres v tubes. Perhaps I should have changed tubes only. I’m now in the process of upgrading to carbon wheels and I’ve opted for butyl tubes so I guess that says something.

Bought a Pinarello with Campangolo… I’m set 👍👍

You can get great deals on the used market, if you want a carbon frame to build your bike around you frequently find them for less than $300, and that's including fork and seat tube. You want to save more money look for rim brakes and mechanical shifters, lots of people ditching those in favor of di2 and disc brakes. If you don't mind scouring for deals you can get $3000 value for less than a grand.

Good bike tools (even though they are not components) would be on my list on where to spend. It saves you time, headache and money in the medium run

@MichelleArthursBrennan

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@rbruce63

3 жыл бұрын

Can you suggest the essential beginners kit components?

@henriquebf

3 жыл бұрын

@@rbruce63 It depends a lot of what you plan to do or how much you want to invest. My first advice is to buys tools from TOP brands like Topeak, Park Tools or Lezynne. My favourite recommended items: - Topeak Tool Ratchet Rocket Lite NTX - LEZYNE Minipumpe CNC Pocket Drive - Topeak PrepBox Tool Case

I have a rim brakes bike and am looking to upgrade some gear shifter, hub and selector upgrades any video for this?

The specialized s-works 7 shoes have been the most uncomfortable shoes I’ve ever owned. I only keep them because I spent so much money on them and they look incredible but other than that I only wear them when I am not planing a big ride. The discomfort actually costs me performance. I own a few models from other brands which are far more comfortable for me personally and I don’t really have special feet. Typically I just put on cleats on my shoes and forget but the s-works are made from such a stiff fabric they never adapted to my feet.

@TheBasil36

Жыл бұрын

That’s too bad, with some arch support insoles I love mine…

In general this is good advice, well presented. The carbon wheels have benefits in more responsiveness, but the aero is exaggerated. Almost nobody rides at 30 mph! If you hit 30 mph on your ride, for 98% of us it's for a very short time. Since air drag is proportional to the square of air speed, the aero benefit of deep section wheels at 20 mph (even that as an average speed is an aspiration to many of us) is less than half the aero gain at 30 mph. I own carbon wheels and love them...and if you love cycling and can afford it, do what you like. Most of us ride for fun and if an item makes you happy, and you can be responsible spending the money, go for it! I'd add the following: I have bought less costly bib shorts online that have been just as good as some that cost 5x as much as the name brands in the stores. Even if you get a bad pair, the price difference is so great that you can throw them away. I have bought used bikes before and saved a ton of money. There is some risk, of course, but you can also get a bad frame buying new. If you are buying a new bike, buy it pretty close to how you really want it, because the manufacturer is buying components for a fraction of what you and I can buy them for one at a time. Do not buy a bike that's the wrong size, you will hate it. Bike computers: you can get almost all the functionality anyone needs using a $50 bike computer and a phone in your pocket. Bike lights: there are some pretty good lights for under $50. Bike accessories go on sale. Checking out your local shop or online stores will uncover name-brand helmets and shoes that are marked down if you're patient and persistent and not overly fussy about color or style.

Electronic shifting: get the point on replacement components. But you do use an extreme example. The ultegra replacement cost me 178 euro, which I probably saved because of less wear of my cassette, chain and do not forget the replacement of the cables every year if you want to have smooth shifting. That was after 4 years after someone crashed into it. That is 44 euro per year. Electronic performance is so much better the mechanical also under load. I do about 12k/year with electronic. I did notice a drop in wear of chain and cassette when going electronic.

The one I am most mad about on this list is the pedals in the what not to buy section. I agree 100% about it and the reasoning behind why it is there. But as a result it means the pedal-based power meter options would become even more expensive than just equipped a double digit pedal with a power meter since they have incentive to price it higher than a bling pedal. Whereas with a crank-based power meter we easily have 105 options rather than being forced into Dura-Ace for everything.

Very nice video, I liked it.

a few big ones for me have been (in order of purchase) New tires (GP5Ktr), a great kit including glasses, then bars (alu, but 4cm narrower), and finally now after 2 years, deep carbon wheels. I'll probably slow down now... wait who am I kidding, there's a whole lot more that could really benefit me... haha

Completely agree about electronic shifting. For me, biking is all about the mechanical experience. Yes, I charge my phone and bike computer, but I can still ride without those. You can't ride if you forget to charge your electronic shifting. Well, you can but not well

@ricksvic6062

10 ай бұрын

The batteries last months and you are warned well in advance if the need charging. Should you however ignore the low battery warning, say on your rear mech, you can swap with the fd battery and still ride comfortably home

@RedWingsninetyone

10 ай бұрын

@@ricksvic6062 if you have a front mech, for one. But also, it seems people run out quite a bit for some reason, even though they're warned. A cable is far cheaper and can last years. Plus I don't have to worry about the cable being a different shape when I need to eventually replace it. It takes far less time to adjust a barrel adjuster than it does to charge a battery and while you may not consider charging to be maintenance, consider the fact that you can't ride without it unless you drop $60 for a spare battery.

@ricksvic6062

10 ай бұрын

@@RedWingsninetyone I have read your comment several times and are struggling to understand your point... cables stretch, get dirty, fray, corrode, all this leads to shifting latency. Digital is instant, accurate and on an axs system ultra precise. I'm sorry but electronic shifting is superior. Its not cheaper, but it is superior

@RedWingsninetyone

10 ай бұрын

@@ricksvic6062 they stretch, and that's taken care of by a quarter of a turn of a barrel adjuster every now and again, and not even often. Dirt and corrosion is rarely an issue, especially if you perform regular maintenance on your bike. Same with fraying. I had a cable on my old bike for 6 years before having it replaced. And I replaced it not because it absolutely needed it, but because it was already in the shop and going to cost about $5 to have them do it. Sorry, but no.

Maybe it s just ky case but if you have internal routing, mechanical shifting tends to be awful, so electronic is kinda a must

Clothes. A good set of comfortable shots and a well fitted top will do far more than super expensive bike bits

@OFFSHOREDOUG

3 жыл бұрын

Tires and inner tubes will save you weight and will be faster than a new set of £2000 wheels.

great video!