Calling on the bike experts! I have an entry-level 2012 Scott Speedster s30. I typically ride 2,000 km/year and do 3-4 tri races
(sprints+olys
) + maybe 1 charity or century ride. I want to keep this bike for a little longer as I love the fit but I’d like to upgrade it a bit to gain speed. I only can spare up to $500 max for upgrades and am looking for the best bang for my bucks.
I hesitate between clip-on aero bars or new wheels
(the only bad reviews for this bike are about the wheels
). But is there anything else I should consider? Powermeter? New bike shoes?
(obviously not for speed but better training/transitions?
)
LBS recommends new wheels, but I don’t have the $1,000 for brand new ones - maybe buy them used? Which ones would be suited for my bike?
I ride/train mostly on flat terrain but my A races
(Mont-Tremblant, Magog
) are on rolling / hillier courses.
Specs for the bike are below, the only things I changed are the stem and the saddle.
Thanks so much for your help!
FRAME Double.butted 6061 alloy tubing
FORK Speedster Carbon/Alloy, 1 1/8', Alloy steerer
HEADSET Integrated Steel Cup
REAR MECH Shimano Tiagra,
FRONT MECH Shimano Tiagra
SHIFTERS Shimano Tiagra,
CHAINSET Shimano Tiagra, compact
BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano Tiagra
HUBS Scott Comp 20H
CHAIN Shimano Tiagra,
CASSETTE Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 12-30-tooth
SPOKES CN - Standard, Black, 2mm 20 front, 24 rear
RIMS Alex Race 28 Aero Profile,
TYRES Continental Ultra Sport, 700 x 23C