SingaporeSyclist
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Hi,
Hoping to get advice on whether it is worth replacing my Marin Larkspur Hybrid with Specialized Sirrus Elite or Pro (or similar) , or whether to just invest in some better pedals, gears, wheels, tyres etc for the Larkspur which is now about 4 years old.
Most of my cycling is commuting 3 days a week with a round trip of 20 miles (all on road or cycle path and it is pretty flat round these parts.) I also do the odd round the island trip which is approx 80 miles.
I have a Topeak MTX rack and waterproof bag (which works really well and I would recommend for commuting - even in tropical rainstorms nothing gets wet and I can fit a laptop, iPad and change of clothes plus shoes in) and this would need to go on the new bike if I buy one. I also have sms Mudguards which are a must here.
I am looking to up my commute speed from a current average of 16 mph to 20+ mph through a combination of fitness and a better (or upgraded) bike. For weekend rides I'd like to be able to sustain 25+ mph which is proving difficult with my current set-up.
Any advice gratefully received.
Cheers
SS
Hoping to get advice on whether it is worth replacing my Marin Larkspur Hybrid with Specialized Sirrus Elite or Pro (or similar) , or whether to just invest in some better pedals, gears, wheels, tyres etc for the Larkspur which is now about 4 years old.
Most of my cycling is commuting 3 days a week with a round trip of 20 miles (all on road or cycle path and it is pretty flat round these parts.) I also do the odd round the island trip which is approx 80 miles.
I have a Topeak MTX rack and waterproof bag (which works really well and I would recommend for commuting - even in tropical rainstorms nothing gets wet and I can fit a laptop, iPad and change of clothes plus shoes in) and this would need to go on the new bike if I buy one. I also have sms Mudguards which are a must here.
I am looking to up my commute speed from a current average of 16 mph to 20+ mph through a combination of fitness and a better (or upgraded) bike. For weekend rides I'd like to be able to sustain 25+ mph which is proving difficult with my current set-up.
Any advice gratefully received.
Cheers
SS