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**Industry_Hack** · 02-24-2010, 08:16 PM

Hey, 105 at that price cannot be beat.

fleeter · 02-24-2010, 08:28 PM

diggin the luv, guys!

chh55 · 02-25-2010, 09:16 AM

Looks like a keeper! Wheels first... then MAYBE crankset. "105 all around" should also include the 105 crank but the one you have will do the job.

fleeter · 02-26-2010, 05:27 PM

Thanks for the direction, guys! Now I just have to convince myself that I need to save up enough money to buy wheels that are more expensive than the rest of the bike

Unless there is a decent wheel upgrade that doesn't cost over $500... maybe build my own??? Ideas?

**Industry_Hack** · 02-26-2010, 07:33 PM

Why not just ride it and save for some better wheels? You'll find the best deal when you're not in dire need, or even looking.

jagonz456 · 02-26-2010, 07:54 PM

I think its a good idea to ride the new bike stock. ride it until the wheels fall off. You can't make an informed decision on what saddle to buy until you ride it. its best for you to get use to shifting and the feel of your bike before you add clip less pedals. I say ride the bike as is until your first tune up at that point you should know what you like and don't like and if your dealing with a good bike shop they will install it for you for free.

fleeter · 02-27-2010, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jagonz456

I think its a good idea to ride the new bike stock. ride it until the wheels fall off. You can't make an informed decision on what saddle to buy until you ride it. its best for you to get use to shifting and the feel of your bike before you add clip less pedals. I say ride the bike as is until your first tune up at that point you should know what you like and don't like and if your dealing with a good bike shop they will install it for you for free.

Now don't get me wrong... I wasn't looking for what saddle specifically to get (just due to the fact that everyone likes the feel of different styles), I just wanted to know what some of the tenured riders like to upgrade first if their rig isn't already what they like...

**Industry_Hack** · 02-27-2010, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by fleeter

Now don't get me wrong... I wasn't looking for what saddle specifically to get (just due to the fact that everyone likes the feel of different styles), I just wanted to know what some of the tenured riders like to upgrade first if their rig isn't already what they like...

I mentioned contact points - your saddle, bars, and pedals. More important than wheels or cranks on a new bike, you should look first to where your body meets the bike.

eaton · 02-27-2010, 06:40 AM

I agree with the peole that said to get your contact points taken care of first. Then use everything else until it breaks or wears out.

When I replace something, I try to buy stuff that I can keep until it wears out. Both my bikes have parts with thousands of miles on them. Some of the parts are top of the line, some aren't, but I always try to buy the best available parts I can afford at the time.

**Nigal** · 02-27-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by fleeter

I hope I don't get flamed too bad... I have an '09 Windsor Fens from BD. I'm just starting out, and I found that this bike had the best value for the price-range I was shopping within. It has shimano 105's all around, which makes for a decent drive-train, however, the crankset seems on the cheap side, and the wheels and tires seem like they were put on just to make it roll....

Here's a link to see all the specs of what came with it 09 Windsor Fens

Now... play nice, and don't tell me that the first upgrade should be a real bike

Dude, your bike is fine. Even after you decide on a road bike you have ask your self: What am I going to use it for? What do I expect from this bike? If you're interested in racing then some upgrades may be worth it. But if you bought a nice bike to ride, maybe do a century ride or two this summer, then you bike is more than fine.

I agree with the others, upgrade as you break it.

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