I'm ready to upgrade my road bike, and I'm looking at replacing it with a lightly used bike from a coworker who is giving me an excellent deal. I want to be sure this will be a significant upgrade though, since I'll have to go through getting used to the new bike.
Current Bike
2012 Specialized S-WORKS Venge
Dura Ace 9000 groupset
FLO 30 Wheelset
Rim Brakes
https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Specialized/S-Works-Venge-DA-Road-Bike-2012/N89
New Bike
2016 Specialized Venge Vias Pro Disc
Udi2 groupset
Roval Rapide CL64 disc, through axel
Disc Brakes
https://www.specialized.com/...o-disc-udi2/p/118690
My main reason for upgrading is just that I want something different, and I'm a perfectionist so I don't like the little scratches and paint chips I have on my bike currently.
Between selling my bike and buying the new one I'd have to bring $1400 to the table.
Is this a significant upgrade? Would you do it?
Current Bike
2012 Specialized S-WORKS Venge
Dura Ace 9000 groupset
FLO 30 Wheelset
Rim Brakes
https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Specialized/S-Works-Venge-DA-Road-Bike-2012/N89
New Bike
2016 Specialized Venge Vias Pro Disc
Udi2 groupset
Roval Rapide CL64 disc, through axel
Disc Brakes
https://www.specialized.com/...o-disc-udi2/p/118690
My main reason for upgrading is just that I want something different, and I'm a perfectionist so I don't like the little scratches and paint chips I have on my bike currently.
Between selling my bike and buying the new one I'd have to bring $1400 to the table.
Is this a significant upgrade? Would you do it?