I think GLC is right, once you have a bike that component level is acceptable and is a good frame fit you stop really shopping. My Cannondale only has 105 but I like the 105, if I keep the front deraileaur trimmed in it shifts magically for me (triple crank). The carbon frame is light, rides nicely so I am content. Sure I would just love a custom steel or ti bike but those are not in the cards and nothing on the shelf is more than a drivetrain upgrade for me. The only thing I want, some better bars because the ones they use don't make me happy like my old Salsas.
Did buying the Cannondale improve my cycling? No. Because I don't train for anything, I just ride my bike. It made me happier and I like it more. But don't expect that a bike will magically make you a 10x better rider, you might see some improvement but hard works pays more.
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Thread: Time to upgrade?
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03-21-2009, 07:44 AM #1
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03-21-2009, 08:04 AM #2
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I got a new bike when I knew I could afford to pay cash for it. Which meant months of planning and saving.
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03-21-2009, 12:31 PM #3
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Just call it a graduation present!
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03-21-2009, 04:36 PM #4
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Ha. I wish. It would be the most awesome grad present imaginable.
Not the best time to be graduating though, huh?
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03-21-2009, 05:03 PM #5
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Maybe not with an MBA, but lawyers seem to always be in demand.
Originally Posted by ninerfan
Ha. I wish. It would be the most awesome grad present imaginable. Not the best time to be graduating though, huh?
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03-21-2009, 07:17 PM #6
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Isn't that the truth. There is currently a saturation of Rad Techs here, but luckily I have a place that is ready to hire me. I don't even graduate until July.Not the best time to be graduating though, huh?
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03-22-2009, 08:59 PM #7
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I would say only upgrade if there are goals you cant reach on your current bike. On my new steed I dropped 5 pounds of bike weight and now suddenly I can keep up with the group rides that I could only dream about last year....good luck with the job hunt!!
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