Worthwhile Bike Upgrades

[asterix]

That frame looks as if the machine was near the top of the range in its day and it looks well cared for. I agree with Chuffy about upgrading it only where necessary and it sound like the saddle is you main problem and I'd agree about going clipless. As far as bike-weight is concerned it's not the be all and end all - there's a lot more to performance than just a few ounces, starting with the rider

 

[lastpubrunner]

Still dithering over this myself.

03 Lemond 853 steel frame.Fancy a Centaur groupset with a nice set of wheels. But... for a mere £999 I could buy the Planet X pro carbon Ultegra complete bike (was drooling over one at lbs today). I wonder if I'll ever actually make the decision !

If I had your frame, I'd certainly update it rather than get something newer; in a recent edition of Cycling Weekly (March 13th), there was a review of a Brian Rourke bike which had an 853 frame. It reviewed very favourably and they stated that the bike could be used for anything - from racing (minus mudguards) to touring (with mudguards back on and a rack thrown in for good measure).

I'm going to do mine up as and when the necessity arises.

 

[MichaelM]

If I had your frame, I'd certainly update it rather than get something newer; in a recent edition of Cycling Weekly (March 13th), there was a review of a Brian Rourke bike which had an 853 frame. It reviewed very favourably and they stated that the bike could be used for anything - from racing (minus mudguards) to touring (with mudguards back on and a rack thrown in for good measure).

I'm going to do mine up as and when the necessity arises.

Funny, if I had yours I'd upgrade it - the lugs are more classy than than my Tig welded frame. Having said that I do like it - I've put some pics up in the gallery.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Funny, if I had yours I'd upgrade it - the lugs are more classy than than my Tig welded frame. Having said that I do like it - I've put some pics up in the gallery.

Mmmm Lugs....

 

[bobg]

Just noticed this ( Item No. 160223046741

) FW Evans on E Bay, you might be interested to see what it sells for?? Best of luck with whatever you decide for yours.