New bike or just groupset.....
09-28-13, 12:43 PM
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New bike or just groupset.....
I am pondering buying a new road frame, I am riding a 2009 tarmac pro sl, it's a great bike, I have no complaints. I have DA 7800 on it and a set of zipp 404 clinchers and Mavic Ksyrium ssc. Would I see a difference in upgrading the frame? I was thinking of maybe just getting an Ultegra 6700 groupset or maybe pick up a deal on DA 7900. Money is not very tight, but I don't want to spend money and not see a noticeable difference.
Experience and opinions appreciated and taken with a grain of salt, thanks!
Experience and opinions appreciated and taken with a grain of salt, thanks!
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Based on what you have, I can't see any good reason to spend the money. 7900 or 6700 may even be a downgrade. If you absolutely have to spend the money, buy something nice for your wife.
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09-28-13, 01:15 PM
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Thanks Halfspeed, that's what I was thinking, unfortunately though, I probably have to change the shifters, they are pretty scratched up, but I'll probably leave it at that then......
09-28-13, 01:37 PM
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If you have the dough, buy another bike for kicks and to scratch the itch. I have heard nothing but praise for 7800, and been told that Shimano has been trying to make a group that nice since. Awesome frame as well.
09-28-13, 06:31 PM
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I have DA7800 on the work bike and Ult6700 on my CAAD10 - I like them both, but would never take-off DA7800 to replace with Ult6700...
If your shifters are getting tatty, just buy new ones.
Also, a freshen-up - good service, new cables, etc might be enough to get you re-motivated with the bike.
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If your shifters are getting tatty, just buy new ones.
Also, a freshen-up - good service, new cables, etc might be enough to get you re-motivated with the bike.
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09-28-13, 07:07 PM
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I love my 7800's too. In fact I'm always on the lookout for 7800's being sold. I love the clean look they have.
Don't bother, just keep saving for a new bike that really catches your eye.
Don't bother, just keep saving for a new bike that really catches your eye.
09-28-13, 07:11 PM
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09-28-13, 08:08 PM
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7800 is such a good group. If you could go 9000 that might be worth considering but you'd also need to make sure your hubs could accommodate 11sp.
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Do I dare suggest what I think might give the best performance upgrade?
09-28-13, 08:22 PM
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Keep it. I totally regret the day I sold my 7800 group set.
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09-28-13, 10:13 PM
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so long story short - buy an SL4 frame and move your parts over. yes, the SL4 is a huge upgrade.
09-29-13, 06:15 AM
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You can send me that old POS from your bike because it's probably worn out...i'll pay the shipping to NC...Yeah, i'll pick up the shipping...You really need a new groupset because your is certainly a POS...
09-29-13, 10:18 AM
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If you want another specialized.
Also the first color
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/road/tarmac/sworks-tarmac-sl4-frameset
Also the first color
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/road/tarmac/sworks-tarmac-sl4-frameset
09-29-13, 05:38 PM
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I wouldn't upgrade a frame without a complete new group nor would I replace main components unless they are broken or worn.
09-29-13, 06:52 PM
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I've got a bike each with DA 7800 and DA 7900. I like the 7800 much better. I'd either go with a new frameset as suggested above, or look into DA 9000 or Ultegra 6800.
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