Originally Posted by
Surfzup13
have a Trek Madone 4.3 with 105 5700. Bike is well maintained and in great shape. I ride about 100-120 miles a week. I am thinking about buying a new bike simply to upgrade to disc brakes and 105 5800. I would just like to know of the money would be worth it or should I just keep roiing with the rim brakes? I am looking at an Emonda or Canyon Endurance with the 105 5800. Thanks
With 5800 you'll get 11sp vs your current 10 speed. Disc brakes are better. A disc bike will probably be a bit heavier.
New bikes are cool, but I wouldn't expect 5800/discs to feel like a significant upgrade over 5700/rim. There are some differences between the Madone and Emonda that you might find more or less to your liking, including slightly different geometry. I'd say that is a bigger factor than the rim/disc or 10sp/11sp.