Upgrade

[jpeshkov]

Hi,
I currently have a Specialised Tricross triple 2013 but am thinking about upgrading my groupset to 105 or Tiagra as opposed to simply buying a better bike as I'm happy with the feel and frame! Any suggestions on the relative merits of this move or options would be much appreciated?! thanks

 

[sreten]

Hi,

So what makes you think upgrading bits on a bike your happy with
will make any sort of real difference ? If it ain't bust don't fix it ....

rgds, sreten.

 

[Herzog]

There's very little point changing the groupset, you'll see little benefit.

What's wrong with the current set-up?

 

[stumpy66]

Upgrade bits as they wear out, thtas what I do

 

[jpeshkov]

Upgrade bits as they wear out, thtas what I do

Thanks very much for the advice it's not really a case of just wanting new parts but the fact that the current setup
has never been the smoothest due wimpy to the quality of the parts and us even less so after over 3000 plus miles of usage. Thanks for all the comments again

 

[jpeshkov]

There's very little point changing the groupset, you'll see little benefit.

Cheers current set up just feels clunky even a few weeks after a service which is frustrating. Just feel that a set up with higher quality components might be a little more robust on a bike that gets heavy usage & was really just wondering which one would be be best to go with cheers though much appreciated

What's wrong with the current set-up?

 

[User269]

I can't see much point in changing the groupset either, but if you're wanting to enjoy some upgrade tweeks, how about some better wheels? That's an upgrade that would usually make a noticeable impovement in feel and performance.

 

[jpeshkov]

Thanks very much any suggestions re make & model?!

 

[Fab Foodie]

I can't see much point in changing the groupset either, but if you're wanting to enjoy some upgrade tweeks, how about some better wheels? That's an upgrade that would usually make a noticeable impovement in feel and performance.

Agreed!

Huge difference in performance from lighter wheels and slightly thinner tyres say 25c section.

Advice? Depends in budget of course. Why not speak to a Wheelbuilder like DCR wheels or Harry Rowlands to get something that will meet your needs.
I used DCR and very happy with service and outcome. Informative website too.

 

[jpeshkov]

Agreed!

Huge difference in performance from lighter wheels and slightly thinner tyres say 25c section.

Advice? Depends in budget of course. Why not speak to a Wheelbuilder like DCR wheels or Harry Rowlands to get something that will meet your needs.
I used DCR and very happy with service and outcome. Informative website too.

Thank you very much for the words of wisdom I might well do that budget as with most things depends on the wife haha, cheers again

 

[Fab Foodie]

Thank you very much for the words of wisdom I might well do that budget as with most things depends on the wife haha, cheers again

Welcome!
Some food for thought in terms of weights (which are good) and costs (which are good)!

http://dcrwheels.co.uk/custom-wheelsets/wheelset-suggestions/

I was after an Audax set-up so comfortand durabilty were key. I chose the 23mm Archetype rims with a SON dynohub on the front and a VeloOrange Touring Hub on the rear with a standard 32 hole spoke count. Blingy!
A 23mm Rim with a 25c tyre on a Novatec hub could make a good fast but strong wheel for a Tricross - spoke count will depend upon your weight!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@jpeshkov I just upgrade my my Sora 3400 shifters (9sp) to 105 after the right shifter failed, this was an upgrade from a 7sp then 8sp each time the extra gear made a difference especially from 8 to 9sp the extra one on the 10sp is from 13th to 12th this has helped on my 40th middle ring as the 40x13 was a little short sometimes, the shifters are a world apart from the Sora ones I can't comment on Tiagra but I guess I wouldn't change a 10sp Tiagra to 105 (if its a 10sp Tiagra people have), the shifting is much smoother easier on both hoods and drops, in fact I spend more time on the drops now my cycling is much more fluid and I am generally slightly faster as I tend to be in the gear I want, even the front shifts better, so I would say yes its a good move.