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From: "Reid van Melle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 10:34 AM
Subject: [obc] Advice on upgrading road bike
I own a Specialised Epic, carbon frame and alloy forks with Shimano 600 on
it.
I also would like to up-grade to help this 64 year old in the mountains.
Have found I can go no lower than the block I have which is 36/13 I believe,
without changing all the controls.
I have been also told that it would be cheaper to buy a new bike than change
all the shifters, derailer and parts.
I'm thinking of a new bike next year.
Or maybe I should just lose a few pounds, a Sleeman here a Sleeman there and
up I go.
Cheers, "Sir James"
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> I have to apologize for my own ignorance when it comes to my road bike.
> I am trying to get an idea if it is worthwhile to upgrade my current
> road bike or simply wait and buy a new one. The problem is, it is the
> only road bike I have ever owned, I bought it second hand, and I have no
> idea what it is worth.
>
> Specs:
> 60 cm Specialized Epic bike --- carbon composite frame and fork with
> Shimano-105 components (2 x 8). I got some new Mavic wheels with
> Ultegra hubs put on last year (can't remember exactly what and it
> doesn't matter). I think there is probably around 4000 km on the frame.
>
> Situation:
> I have been very happy with this bike. I am thinking about getting a
> time trial bike and keeping this as my road racing and touring bike.
> However, I can't compare the ride/handling etc. of this to any other
> bikes because I have not had the chance to ride anything else.
>
> Problem:
> The right shifter is on the decline and I would like to get it
> replaced. I am considering an entire component upgrade (would include
> shifter, brake levers, rear cassette, chain, rear derailer,...) but not
> sure if it is worthwhile. Often it seems cheaper to buy a new bike than
> component upgrades.
>
> Questions:
> 1) Can I expect a long and happy life with this frame?
> 2) Does it make sense to use a bike like this as a racing and touring
> bike?
> 3) What kind of cost would I be looking at to replace this bike with
> something comparable?
> 4) What ballpark figure would this bike have cost approx 3-4 years ago
> when it was bought?
>
> Any advice would be appreciated: there are probably some questions and
> issues that I missed. Thanks in advance.
>
> Reid van Melle
>
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