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  • October 4, 2016 at 3:34 pm #26341
    ClubSmed

    Hi All!

    First here is the backgound info:
    I am about to embark on an upgrade session on one of my bikes (Carrera TDF).
    The changes I am making are:

    Wheels (Stock wheels to Mavic Ksyrium Elite S 2013)
    Tyres (Kenda Koncept 23c to Continental Grand Prix 4 Season 25c)
    Groupset (Shimano Tourney/ Tektro/ Prowheel  to Shimano 5800 105)
    Bar Tape (Stock Cork bar tape to Fi’zi:k Performance Classic)

    The reasoning behind the above upgrades is that I want to go on longer cycles with my other half and I believe the above upgrades will help keep her on that bike for longer.

    I know I may be better off just buying a new bike but I can do the above upgrades and get a pretty decent bike at the end of it for around £730 (including the original cost of the bike). I am pretty sure I would not be able to get a similar spec bike for that much and I am going to have a LOT of fun doing the upgrades! The bike as it currently stands is a pretty perfect fit too and she loves the look of it (her cycling gear co-ordinates with it too).

    So here are my questions:

    How long approximately will it take me to strip the old groupset off the bike and intall the new one? I will be using the workshop at my LBS so will have access to all the tools, manuals and expertise I need but want to know how much time to set asside for this project.
    Are there any upgrades I have missed that would make a massive difference (seat is already upgraded and perfect), or any I am planning that are completely pointless?

     

    Thanks in advance for any and all help

     

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  • October 4, 2016 at 9:26 pm #879113
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    dottigirl

    You can put the tyres on the

    You can put the tyres on the wheels at home, so they’re ready to go.

    Don’t forget to buy new cables too.

    Stripping the groupset off takes no time EXCEPT for the BB. Don’t forget to mark where the old shifters are (trying to get new shifters level can be a nightmare). Making a note of where the front mech is and how straight it is may be worth doing too.

    I’d give yourself four hours or more, if you’ve never done this before. It could easily take all day if you have hiccups. It always takes longer than you think.

     

    IMO, I think you could get something better with that money though. I’ve built two bikes for that amount.

     

     

    October 4, 2016 at 9:04 pm #879111
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    BBB

    If you don’t know what you’re

    If you don’t know what you’re doing you’ll be there all day swapping components… I feel sorry for the guys in the shop…;-)

    No upgrades make a “massive difference” but what matters are tyre setup, contact points (brake levers, saddle, bars, tape) and fit.

    Personally I wouldn’t put anything better than Claris or Sora on her frame.

    October 4, 2016 at 8:44 pm #879109
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    CXR94Di2

    Tyres to 25mm or 28mm. If
    Tyres to 25mm or 28mm. If frame will take that big. Upgrade groupset to 11 speed 11-32 cass and 50/34 crankset. Bar tape will make it look new once all works are finished and setup. Tyres and gearing by will make the bike more enjoyable if she struggles with hills. You’ve done the saddle so just mechanics. Take a leisurely day to strip, clean and fit all new parts

    October 4, 2016 at 6:01 pm #879107
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    huntswheelers

    You could just buy one of

    You could just buy one of these…..   http://www.btwin.com/en/road-bikes/sport-road-bikes/19531-triban-540-c2-road-bike.html

    but…if you want to embark on this…. a skilled mechanic will have it torn down in around 15 – 20 mins…. then a thorough clean up before reassembly….. 

    Reassembly is down to you where to start…. but yer bar tape will obvs be the finishing touch…. Change the tyres first…..then..

    Start at the Bottom Bracket & crank on… then the front mech….. rear mech…. then go for the cables…only route them for now…..

    Cassette on and offer up the wheels ….on the rear, set up the mech limits and then sort the cable out……. chain on and sort the rear indexing ..then the Front mech cable and set up….. once happy…. lube the chain as per your liking and do the finishing touches…..  Good Luck…

    If you haven’t done this kind of thing before…allow 4 hrs + 😉

     

     

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