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    Pomme de Terre

    So I was recently given a bottom line Schwinn. Needless to say I have already replaced the cheap derailleurs that came on it(one of which was completely broken) and I have also had to do a lot of other minor adjustments to get it ridding properly. Anyway, I want to continue upgrading to at least make it a somewhat decent bike. This is the first road bike that I have ever had and I love ridding it, but like I said I want to continue upragding it, what would be the next logical thing to replace? Should I get new wheels first or a new brake system?

     

    Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

     

     

     

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberdhc
    • CommentTimeSep 20th 2008 edited
     
    dhc

    A new set of wheels will make all the difference in handleing and even acceleration.  i would also suggest a carbon fiber seatpost if the roads where you live are anything like the roads in Idaho (bolder sized chip-seal).  Both of these will improve the quality of your ride and alow for longer saddle time.  If your Schwinn is steel, it absorbs the road vibration pretty well already. 

     

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberamburnj
    • CommentTimeSep 21st 2008
     
    amburnj
    Neuvation wheels are pretty cheap and good wheels. Also, a carbon fiber seat post or handlebars will improve the riding. Shimano 105 and above levels are great for riding. 105 is fine for most things.
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    James92371
    Dont' upgrade your bike at all.  Ride the hell out of it and save your money for your real upgrade (a completely new ride).  By the time you've upgraded your brakes, derailers, wheels, seat post, saddle, fork, handle bar etc....you were better off buying an entire bike.  It's also cheaper when you buy the bike than buying the components part by part.  The most important part of the bike is the RIDER!!!  You'll get into great shape riding the heavier starter bike...then when you do upgrade and drop the weight of the bike to say 17 or 14 pounds if you can afford it....you'll ride much faster. 

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