Upgrade , carbon frame x wheels?

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2009-02-27 10:43 PM

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Subject: Upgrade , carbon frame x wheels?

Hello there,

I am looking into giving myself a nice birthday present , i currently ride a aluminun bike, what do you think would be more beneficial ? a carbon frame or some race wheels ...

Thanks for your input..

 

2009-02-27 11:20 PM
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Is your aluminum frame road or tri geometry? If it's road geometry I'd say get a carbon tri frame that will put you in a good aero position. Aero position> aero frame> aero wheels.




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2009-02-27 11:35 PM
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It's a tri frame ...
2009-02-28 12:41 AM
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Subject: RE: Upgrade , carbon frame x wheels?
If your current bike fits and is tri geometry, there's no "need" to change... Race wheels are pretty and will make you a bit faster. A new frame is pretty too, and may be lighter than your current. Depending on your budget - if you do it right you may be able to do both... I'd say wheels first.
2009-02-28 1:22 AM
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If you don't have a CF front fork-get one; then I'd consider a CF seat post.  Isolate yourself from  road vibrations with CF everyplace you can; you'll be more comfortable.    That being done-then I'd consider buying wheels.   Think of all the $$$ you'll save.
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