What should my next upgrade on my Madone?
05-14-07, 09:15 PM
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What should my next upgrade on my Madone?
I currently have a Madone 5.2 and thus far I've only upgraded the wheel set to Race X-lite Aeros... Everything else is standard spec 5.2..
05-14-07, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by matthew_deaner
The best upgrade for your $? Flip the stem
05-14-07, 09:24 PM
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Do you feel it needs an upgrade for some reason?
Personally, I'm trying to upgrade my engine.
Personally, I'm trying to upgrade my engine.
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05-14-07, 09:24 PM
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I have the 2006 5.2... I bought it as a triple but decided to change to a double. In the process I upgraded the crankset from Ultegra to the new Dura Ace, and I loove it. But I do think the saddle is way more important to upgrade. I hated mine! So uncomfortable.
05-14-07, 09:28 PM
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It looks fine. Get a second bike.
However, that paint job is insanely busy. Too many colors.
You could look into a new saddle if that one is not working too well. That and a second bottle cage if you plan on riding in high temps. Or a garmin edge for the heck of it.
However, that paint job is insanely busy. Too many colors.
You could look into a new saddle if that one is not working too well. That and a second bottle cage if you plan on riding in high temps. Or a garmin edge for the heck of it.
05-14-07, 09:30 PM
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You need to upgrade that Werner ladder, those are some of the heaviest, creekiest pieces of **** I've ever used.
05-14-07, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by barba
Is there something that bothers you?
05-14-07, 09:32 PM
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Out of curiosity, how did the 9-speed Ultegra crank come stock on that bike?
05-14-07, 09:45 PM
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EDIT: [delete] oops, double-post.
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Originally Posted by Duke of Kent
Out of curiosity, how did the 9-speed Ultegra crank come stock on that bike?
The only thing which really bothers me is the saddle, which I find very uncomfortable.. That replacement was long overdue... I'd also like to get a carbon stem (debating between the Zipp and Bontrager).. An upgrade to a 10 speed is another upgrade I'd like to consider...
05-14-07, 09:53 PM
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just my thoughts....the last place i'd want to go carbon is the stem. high performance aluminum is the way to go for that in my oppinion. its a safety concern for myself, though I believe i read that the Zipp stem has been tested and passed the german EFBE (or whatever it is) test.
and for what its worth, to me the bontrager and zipp stems always looked identical to the point where i suspect that bontrager may have a deal with zipp where they are simply re-branding the stems......maybe i'm crazy, i don't know.
and for what its worth, to me the bontrager and zipp stems always looked identical to the point where i suspect that bontrager may have a deal with zipp where they are simply re-branding the stems......maybe i'm crazy, i don't know.
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White Fizik Arione, White bar tape, new tires, another water bottle cage and Deda 100 stem, newton shallow bar and MagStick seatpost.
05-14-07, 10:13 PM
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New saddle. If there's one single thing to upgrade, it would definitely be that. Fizik Aliante or Specialized Toupe.
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Originally Posted by unbelievably
Send it in for paint...
05-15-07, 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Cypress
Upgrade the wheels.
To the OP, I would get another bottle cage.
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