Hi, I have a question for you all about what to upgrade, if anything. Here’s some context:
- I’m 36, 6’1”, 165 lbs, longer in the legs than torso, decently fit
- I’m getting into cycling
- I have a 2021 Roubaix base model (Tiagra), with head tube spacers as low as possible
- My bike weighs 21.2 lbs ready to ride (excluding water bottles though)
- I averaged 16.2 mph over 25 mile ride yesterday, with moderate uphill and downhill grades along the way
- I probably won’t race, but I will ride 1-3 times a week, 20-60 miles, sometimes solo, sometimes group rides, sometimes timed group events (and probably no hardcore mountain climbs)
- I want to be able to go as fast as possible but also be reasonably comfortable
- I am open to spending $3,500 in the next year
Based on the points above, especially the last two, what would you do? Keep the bike but upgrade certain parts like wheels and group set? Skip the upgrades and just get a better bike, possibly a more race-oriented bike (Tarmac, Emonda, TCR)? Do nothing and just ride?
Let me know your thoughts! Thank you for reading!