[Morris Buttermaker]

This has probably been asked a million times over, but I have this bike here.

What would be the best upgrade for performance and weight?
It's mostly 105 with some basic entry level stuff thrown in there.

wheels?

 

[poonworks]

wheels will always be the best bang for buck performance wise

 

[Hank Stamper]

Better tires.
You'll need new tires eventually anyway so it's almost a free upgrade.

I don't know anything about the tires that came with that bike but generally stock tires really suck so this makes a tire upgrade a noticable improvement generally. Same for wheels but they fall short of tires bang for buck wise.

 

[Morris Buttermaker]

Good point, my tires have gotten two flats and they look pretty chintzy

 

[cjd]

Bike computer, assuming you already have pedals.

 

[Peanya]

A bucket...

 

[Ghost234]

power meter would be by far the best thing you could do to any bike.

Other than that, good wheels. I would recommend looking into Shimano RS80's, they are the best bang for your buck wheelset under $500-600.

pro bike fitting is another possibility, assuming you haven't already done so.

 

[darkest_fugue]

i have the exact same bike, change to a set of race tires youll notice a difference straight away, the no name brakes are surprisingly good, change to some decent pads to get the most out of them, a lighter wheelset with smoother hubs will make a noticable difference, everything else is pretty much good to go

 

[kthung]

Stems :thumbsup:

In all seriousness... best bang for buck for performance? or best bang for buck for weight?
Because weight =/= performance, necessarily.

I'd agree the aforementioned tires as a good place to start as that can make a pretty big difference in performance for not too much money, even if you aren't cutting down that much on weight. Im sure there is someone more qualified than me to make tire recommendations based on your riding style and road conditions, but for what its worth I just put on a set of michelin krylion carbons that roll fairly nicely (though they were a HUGE pain to put on) I'll have to wait a little longer to see how puncture resistant they really are.

 

[dougydee]

Tires as mentioned previously. Then ride it for a few months and see what you do and don't like.

 

[TiCruiser]

Another vote for wheels. It's the one thing I can change out on the bike and actually feel a difference.

 

[Morris Buttermaker]

I've had it for about 6 months now and have gotten all the basics...pedals, better seat, computer. Think I'm ready for the next level. A good fit is something that seems so smart that I never even thought of at all. Probably that and tires might be the next purchase. Then come the wheels.

 

[Morris Buttermaker]

i have the exact same bike, change to a set of race tires youll notice a difference straight away, the no name brakes are surprisingly good, change to some decent pads to get the most out of them, a lighter wheelset with smoother hubs will make a noticable difference, everything else is pretty much good to go

I've heard a lot of how tires "feel" what types of differences can you expect on better tires?

 

[Wheelman55]

Wheels, tires and a pro fit.

 

[Ventruck]

A cassette. You can lose weight off your body to make everything look and last better, except when it comes to finding your comfortable gearing setup. Brake pads are also stupid-cheap for the significant improvements they can offer in performance, rim longevity, and of course, safety.

Tires are more of a "regular-replacement" item. They come and go and you just play with them until you find a consistent/comfortable brand. I don't put a price tag on these - just don't expect to be training on ~$100+ tubulars unless you've got the payroll.

Wheels only need to be replaced when they break imo. Harden up before you expect your bike to "help you move faster".

Fitting should've been solved one way or another upon purchase.

 

[Eyorerox]

lose weight get fitter and stronger
replace bits when they wear out or break

 

[SROC3]

I pretty much started at your level of mods as well. If I had to it all again, this is what i would do in order:

- Pro Fit
- Wheels
- Tires

However I do agree with the last posters as well - getting fitter will help you appreciate and "feel" the upgrades much better When I upgraded my bike I did so incrementally and in-line with my fitness.

 

[ZoSoSwiM]

Upgrade your socks.. Get nice socks and you'll have happy feet.

Better bibs or shorts. Your crotch will thank you.

Lastly.. Great tires as mentioned before can totally transform your ride.
If you're near 170lbs try out some 25mm tires for a nice smooth ride.
I love Continental GP4000's. I buy them from ProBikeKit.com and they last forever.

 

[Opus51569]

Definitely tires for the most bang for your buck. I recently replaced the 23s that came stock on my bike with Krylion 25s. I knew it would make a difference, but I am amazed at just how much of a difference it made. No appreciable loss of rolling resistance, but so much smoother in terms of the overall feel of the ride. It was definitely worth the expense.

 

[Love Commander]

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