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  • June 20, 2018 at 2:35 pm #28646
    richjamesturner

    Hi, after some general advice/opinions on all of our favourite subject – new gear. I have a Colnago CLX 3 from 2013 with all original parts except for Vision Metron 40 wheels. It’s a lovely bike to ride (in my humble opinion) and is a good fit for me. All in very good condition apart from the drivetrain which needs updating.

    So my question is… do I upgrade the drivetrain, probably to Di2 (I know it’s expensive  ~ £1100, but I realy want it) or do get a new bike. I don’t really need a new road bike so spending probably £4k plus is a tough decission, but i don’t wat to ‘waste’ money on new drivetrain parts if  the gains from a newer bike are worthwhile.

    The other factor to consider is that I’m getting more and more in to triathlon – doing my second 70.3 in September and done a few tris now. So, thinking I might be better off upgrading my road steed and saving the additional money for a triathlon bike.

    Any advice will be gratefully received!

    Rich

     

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  • June 21, 2018 at 8:16 am #922001
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    richjamesturner
    hoffbrandm wrote:
    In my opinion – I quite like the idea of a bike that can be used for multiple purposes.

    I’ve got a ti bike, with relxed geometry, but I use it for long weekend rides commuting, and I have tt bars on it for fun.

     

    maybe buy an aero bike that can do your triathlon stuff at the same time?

     

    An aero bike has definitely crossed my mind, possibly a Canyon Aeroad. The only thing I’m cautious about is getting a bike that is a “Jack of all trades, master of none.”

    June 21, 2018 at 8:14 am #921999
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    Welsh boy wrote:
    Why not a new road bike, a new tri bike and while you are at it, how about replacing that old drivechain on your old bike so you will have a good winter bike too?

    My favourite quote from Pink Floyd, “Life is a short warm moment and death is a long cold rest”.

    While this would seem the ideal outcome, I think I would probably lose the wife over it. It’s a tough call but all things considered, I should probably hold back a touch!

    June 20, 2018 at 11:02 pm #921997
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    hawkinspeter

    You’ve said that you really

    You’ve said that you really want Di2, so go for that. It’s less immediate outlay and you seem perfectly happy with your Colnago, so upgrade it now and maybe get an aero triathlon/road bike later on.

    June 20, 2018 at 9:14 pm #921995
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    Anonymous

    what ‘gains’ do you think you

    what ‘gains’ do you think you will get from either spending £1100 or £4k whether another road bike or a tri bike? how much difference can you gain on a tri bike over a road bike, the former gets you less/lower spec for same money.

    How do you know the newer bike will handle better than the Colnago which was raved about for it’s handling properties?

     

     

    June 20, 2018 at 9:07 pm #921993
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    AfterPeak

    Buy the upgrade. Then if you
    Buy the upgrade. Then if you are not happy buy a shiny new frameset and move the groupset over. Keep the old frame or sell it to making a dent in the di2 outlay.

    June 20, 2018 at 7:22 pm #921991
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    hoffbrandm

    In my opinion – I quite like

    In my opinion – I quite like the idea of a bike that can be used for multiple purposes.

    I’ve got a ti bike, with relxed geometry, but I use it for long weekend rides commuting, and I have tt bars on it for fun.

     

    maybe buy an aero bike that can do your triathlon stuff at the same time?

    June 20, 2018 at 6:04 pm #921989
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    Welsh boy

    Why not a new road bike, a

    Why not a new road bike, a new tri bike and while you are at it, how about replacing that old drivechain on your old bike so you will have a good winter bike too?

    My favourite quote from Pink Floyd, “Life is a short warm moment and death is a long cold rest”.

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