Being the person that I am, I am looking to make a few upgrades on my bike, but only want to make them if they are worthwhile. Wheels are on the top of my list, which I have asked about before so I wont start that again... however...
How much change will there be by upgrading my alloy stem, aluminium seat-post and drop handlebars to carbon ones? I have asked around from friends who cycle more than I do and I got mixed answers. Some say that apart from the weight there will be fairly noticeable changes in other areas like comfort where some say it won't make much of a difference at all. My rucksack will pretty much negate any weight change for my commutes, but on a training ride where I only have cycle kit on, will there be any noticeable difference? (or maybe even on the commute?)
Any views on this one?
How much change will there be by upgrading my alloy stem, aluminium seat-post and drop handlebars to carbon ones? I have asked around from friends who cycle more than I do and I got mixed answers. Some say that apart from the weight there will be fairly noticeable changes in other areas like comfort where some say it won't make much of a difference at all. My rucksack will pretty much negate any weight change for my commutes, but on a training ride where I only have cycle kit on, will there be any noticeable difference? (or maybe even on the commute?)
Any views on this one?