Solid points on the helmet, wheel cover etc. and $10k isn't an option and when I mention super-bike I meant a $3k shiv. (Which would be plenty super to me)
But let's say I invested in the lower cost upgrades, do they benefit a modest cyclist like me to the point of worth buying? I continue to build my engine, since I am sure a CAT 1 cyclist could rock my current setup. Or does the difference in aerodynamics between my ride and the Shiv make little difference at 18mph? It seems getting increasing aero becomes more important as you get fitter. So I'm asking where the benefits really become valuable.
For my income, even $3k would be a stretch. Yes, I've had video fit and all that, and I'm as low as my belly will allow.
I run SRAM Force, and chose aluminum so I could afford a better shifting group. Not jonsing for new stuff, and if I look at my splits, I will gain more from swim coaching than more carbon fiber.
Yesterday at Vineman all the 30-35 year old blew buy me on a fleet of Cervelos, and I started wondering "how fast would I be going if I had a P5?"
But let's say I invested in the lower cost upgrades, do they benefit a modest cyclist like me to the point of worth buying? I continue to build my engine, since I am sure a CAT 1 cyclist could rock my current setup. Or does the difference in aerodynamics between my ride and the Shiv make little difference at 18mph? It seems getting increasing aero becomes more important as you get fitter. So I'm asking where the benefits really become valuable.
For my income, even $3k would be a stretch. Yes, I've had video fit and all that, and I'm as low as my belly will allow.
I run SRAM Force, and chose aluminum so I could afford a better shifting group. Not jonsing for new stuff, and if I look at my splits, I will gain more from swim coaching than more carbon fiber.
Yesterday at Vineman all the 30-35 year old blew buy me on a fleet of Cervelos, and I started wondering "how fast would I be going if I had a P5?"