Depending on how things go with legislation for essentials and stimulus checks I may be upgrading my bike this year. Which brings me to upgrade or buy a road bike since my old road bike is in terrible condition and hasn't left the trainer in 4 years, so currently my only rid-able bike is my TT bike. So I'd like a road bike for times like this when I know there's no racing, and I could be more comfortable on hoods rather than aerobars. That brings up rules I've set for myself over the years that have saved me cash and made me buy stuff in a different way. Specifically
All my best stuff goes toward racing. Either buy lower than racing, and save money, or upgrade and trickle down.
Now... Here's where it gets interesting and back to the original point. Assuming more cash comes down the pipe maybe I'll upgrade to a new TT bike (current is a 2011 Felt b10 with ultegra 10 speed mechanical) and convert my current TT bike to a road bike. Then I get the best of both worlds for the price of one bike +$100 for STI shifters. Good idea or do I need to stop day drinking at work?
I still lapped everyone on the couch!
All my best stuff goes toward racing. Either buy lower than racing, and save money, or upgrade and trickle down.
Now... Here's where it gets interesting and back to the original point. Assuming more cash comes down the pipe maybe I'll upgrade to a new TT bike (current is a 2011 Felt b10 with ultegra 10 speed mechanical) and convert my current TT bike to a road bike. Then I get the best of both worlds for the price of one bike +$100 for STI shifters. Good idea or do I need to stop day drinking at work?
I still lapped everyone on the couch!
