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    BSHockey02
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    [font=Times New Roman]I have been reading these forums for 2 years now, and have finally decided to sign up. I bought a Trek 1500 a few years ago. I rode all the time but took the semester off for a school I attended. I have been getting back into it and riding everyday now. Now I’m looking to transfer and ride for a school. I was wondering what are the best and most valuable ways that I can drop weight, improve my bike, etc. Having to pay for school, I don’t have a ton of extra money, but am willing to spend. Are there any secrets or improvement that I can make? I would appreciate any help. Thanx![/font]

    [font=Times New Roman]Fork: Bontrager Race Carbon
    Brake Levers: Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
    Front Der: Shimano Tiagra
    Crankset: Bontrager Race, 30/42/52 teeth
    Rear Der: Shimano 105[/font]

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    [font=Times New Roman]Triple Bontrager Crankset (stock) – 9 spd[/font]

    [font=Times New Roman]My brakes calipers don’t even have a brand name on them. (stock)[/font]

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    [font=Times New Roman]Upgraded from a Bontrager Ergo handlebar (stock) to a Profile Design Dromo Pro Carbon Bar[/font]

    [font=Times New Roman]Upgraded from stock aluminum stem to a S-Works Carbon Road Stem[/font]

    [font=Times New Roman]Upgraded from Bontrager Select tires (stock) to Michelin Pro2 Race tires[/font]

    [font=Times New Roman]Upgraded from aluminum cage w/clips & straps pedals (stock) to SHIMANO® PD-R540 PEDALS[/font]

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  2. John M
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    Whereas you will see a lot more expensive and sexier bikes at the start line, any differences between you and those other guys won't be because of the bikes, but more based on conditioning, skills, etc....

    Work on your fitness, pack riding skills, body position, cornering, etc... next I would make sure that you have decent shoes/clothing.

    As for the bike itself, you want to make sure that your gearing is suitable for the terrain that you will be racing/training on. Yes, some will make fun of your triple crank, but you could always just remove the inner ring and convert it to a double (se recent thread on this).

    Down the road a bit, if you get really serious, you can see what your budget is and improve your wheels a bit.

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