Cheap Upgrades

[SpiderPig]

I bought a BeOne Storm 2.0 a little while ago and am really enjoying riding it but as I'm starting to build up a bit of spare change again I was thinking of making a few upgrades.

What are the cheapest upgrades you can make to a bike that will actually make a difference? I was thinking of changing tyres first to something like GP4000S's but will I actually notice the change?

Cheers

 

[HLaB]

What size are the tyres on the BeOne ?

 

[Radius]

23c, I gots one.


EDIT: And I'd be interested in this as well. Of course I've added the SPDs, but there's also things like I'd quite like a carbon seatpost, and to change the stem to something a bit nicer (and possibly shorter).
Tyres are a good start, but then of course after that comes wheels, which aren't cheap...

 

[SpiderPig]

These are the specs:

BeOne Storm 2.0 2008
Features:
• Frame: 6061 T6 Alloy
• Forks: Alloy/Carbon
• Stem: Alloy
• Handlebars: Alloy
• Rear mech: Shimano Tiagra
• Front mech: Shimano Tiagra
• Shifters: Shimano Tiagra
• Brakes: Shimano Tiagra
• Cranks: FSA Vero
• Cassette: Sram PG 950
• Chain: KMC Z-9000
• Rims: Alex RL 2002
• Hubs: Looseball
• Tyres: CST C-Zar
• Pedals: None
• Seatpost: Alloy
• Saddle: BeOne
• Weight: 9,4g

Tyres are standard 700x23.

Cheers

 

[HLaB]

If you'd been changing to narrower tyres (25-23) I would have thought you'd notice it more but never having had gp 4000's I can't really comment. With my winter bike the route of upgrades (overtime) I went with were casette/chain (when they wore out) , carbon seatpost, new tyres (28s to 25s), and new wheels. Latterally I converted the bike from a flat bar road bike to dropped bars and put a narrower saddle on it.

 

[spence]

Unfortunately upgrade and cheap don't usually go together. Most people are looking for components that are lighter and work better/smoother so that, invariably means higher up the product range ie more expensive. especially in the transmission/brakes area.

The big thing usually is new wheel set, you should notice an improvement in how they spin up (or strength in MTB) but as mentioned, tyres would be good first port of call.

The contact points are always a good place to start, so pedals, saddle tape/grips. Being comfy will make a big difference. Don't know if it applies to drop bars but a carbon riser on an MTB always feels better.

Finally there's the one that always gets you. The shiny stuff, nothing better than an bit of bling on the bike........

Have fun.

 

[Slim]

.....I was thinking of changing tyres first to something like GP4000S's but will I actually notice the change?

Cheers

I've put these on my Sirrus and I think the difference is definitely noticeable.


FWIW - if you shop around the net these can be had for just over £23. I actually printed off the web page and took it into Evans where they price-matched - couldn't wait for the post as I was giving the bike a complete clean and lube so fancied doing all the work in one go.

 

[swee'pea99]

Cheap upgrades? Ebay + homework + patience.

 

[fossyant]

Performance vs feel - TYRES...... 100% - Mich Pro Race / Conti GP4000 / Shwalbe ULTREMO - all make a huge difference to bike ride and feel.....1st call..

Good cycle kit - i.e. shorts, mitts....important too...

 

[fossyant]

Now you are into expensive stuff.....