Does the Tourney have STI shifters? i.e. do you change gear from the brake levers, or separate down-tube shifters?
If, as I think, 2014 is the Tourney with 7 gears using down-tube shifters, then there will be a startling difference.
Does the Tourney have STI shifters? i.e. do you change gear from the brake levers, or separate down-tube shifters?
If, as I think, 2014 is the Tourney with 7 gears using down-tube shifters, then there will be a startling difference.
Just checked - Tourney is STI - ignore comment above.
Also, moving up to an 8 or 9 speed cassette will give you lots more options and availability on wheels, cassettes, chains, etc. I moved up from 2300 (Claris equivalent) to 105, and found a tremendous difference - like a new bike. The gears were so much nicer and easier to adjust. Although its probably the new wheels that helped me go just that little bit faster too.
My Airlite has STI shifters with break lever and thumb controls operating a 7 cog cassette. It is my first bike in over 30 years. I like the upright geometry of the frame and am currently doing rides of around 40 miles. I am finding hill climbing a bit difficult and have had to walk the bike up a few.
Just checked - Tourney is STI - ignore comment above.
Also, moving up to an 8 or 9 speed cassette will give you lots more options and availability on wheels, cassettes, chains, etc. I moved up from 2300 (Claris equivalent) to 105, and found a tremendous difference - like a new bike. The gears were so much nicer and easier to adjust. Although its probably the new wheels that helped me go just that little bit faster too.