Doug.
Veteran
- Location
- Bergerac,S.W. France
Hello.
I have cycled for many years on an old carlton.
Three years past I decided to cycle more and longer distances.
I bought an alloy frame,carbon (ish) fork,27 gear roadster/racer,weight 8.8 k.
The price from a local shop was about £500.
As I am realy enjoying my riding,usualy 25 to 45 kilometres I wonder if it's time to "upgrade" to a better bike?
I have no troubles with the present bike but wonder if a better cycle would make the distances easier (I am not a youngster) more speed and make the hils not as difficult,the later most important !
Also things such as better gear changes etc.
What do readers think ?
If a change is beneficial any recomendations of make ?
My budget is limited to about £1,200.
Equaly so should I change components to a better quality,wheels and gears etc. and keep existing bike ?
Sorry to have rambled on so much.
Thank you and best wishes.
Yours
Doug..
I have cycled for many years on an old carlton.
Three years past I decided to cycle more and longer distances.
I bought an alloy frame,carbon (ish) fork,27 gear roadster/racer,weight 8.8 k.
The price from a local shop was about £500.
As I am realy enjoying my riding,usualy 25 to 45 kilometres I wonder if it's time to "upgrade" to a better bike?
I have no troubles with the present bike but wonder if a better cycle would make the distances easier (I am not a youngster) more speed and make the hils not as difficult,the later most important !
Also things such as better gear changes etc.
What do readers think ?
If a change is beneficial any recomendations of make ?
My budget is limited to about £1,200.
Equaly so should I change components to a better quality,wheels and gears etc. and keep existing bike ?
Sorry to have rambled on so much.
Thank you and best wishes.
Yours
Doug..