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Upgrade Boardman Team Carbon to Shimano Dura Ace C35 ?
Hello,
I own a Boardman Team Carbon with its standard equipment. I have been taking part in some amateur races this season and based on the time I have to train during the week I am in the top half of the participants. However I cannot seem to break into the top of first half of the finishers. Since I cannot pull more hours of training, since my weekly schedule is that of a normal working person and my amateur mindset cant go deeper in training styles do you think that investing in a pair of second hand Shimanos Dura Ace C35 would have a substantial impact in my riding? Do you think that wearing that type of wheels in a bike like mine is ok? All reviews say that it is a great frame and I truly believe that it does make me a better rider than I truly am, but is it worth it to buy such a set for this frame and keep them for my next frame if I am determined to pay for a frame upgrade?
Thanx
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i just picked up some vision trimax 30mm from planet x - £249.00 . stunning! so light as well. complete rear wheel 1400g (ultremo r1 / michelin featherlight tube/ 11-28 ultegra 6700 cassete) front wheel 895g (same tyre tube combo)replaced ultegra 6700 wheels which felt good anyway but the visions fly along, a regular 6 mile route to a ride start, virtually no traffic lights etc, normally average 16mph to get there, got there on the last 2 occasions with 17 and 17.2 average. might be a coincidence but the wheels feel fast up to speed and super stable on the flat. oh and they look seeexy
Why not?
Keep them as race wheels only, and only put them on just before you race, they may add a kick to your speed.
Or invest in a coach, and they'll tell you what to do with the little time you have.
Other cheap areas to get immediate gain are:
Tyres and Tubes;
Shoe and Pedal System;
Skinsuit.
In all honesty, you really can't expect to ride fast if you don't train fast, that's just logic.
Whatever training you do, just do it faster