Bits and Pieces
muffs
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The bike is bought (Specialized Allez Sport) and now it's time to add the extras, tri bars etc. My question is how much should I spend? Obviously the bike isn't an all singing, all dancing tri bike so it would be stupid to pay stupid amounts on upgrading bits but where should I draw the line? How much of a difference is that few extra grams going to make?
I don't want to buy something that I feel I will need to replace quickly but then the price does need to be in keeping with the bike. Or am I wrong? Would upgrades and extras would you recommend as essentials?
I don't want to buy something that I feel I will need to replace quickly but then the price does need to be in keeping with the bike. Or am I wrong? Would upgrades and extras would you recommend as essentials?
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You could spend £500+ on aero carbon race wheels which would probably make the bike a fair bit quicker but you could use them on a TT bike in the future so that wouldn't be a wasted investment.
By comparison you could spend £150+ on the lightest carbon clip on aero bars, which you would not need if you bought a TT bike.
Unless you are at elite level I would say a few grams here and there would really not matter. You'd be far better of spending the money on a proper bike fitting.
pnucture repair kit, spare tubes, maybe some speedier tyres.
make sure you've allowed some cash for tri-kit.
I can't afford to have two bikes, but also ride Tri's and Sportives, so aero bars need to be removable.
As to buying a TT bike, it maybe heresy, but deep down I don't think I can justify one, and don't really have any short or long terms plans for one. I just plan on being more efficient at riding what I've got.