Hey all,
Just after some feedback/ideas on how I should go about making my bike a bit lighter.
I have an '02 Trek 5200 (The blue/carbon/red/white frame). It is equipped with Ultegra 9 spd except for the front derailleur, which is Dura-Ace. The seatpost, handlebars and stem are all standard Bontrager ones off a Trek 1500 (My old bike) The saddle is a standard Trek one. The wheelset is Bontrager Select front/Race rear.
I love my frame, but I just want to make the bike a bit lighter. I am just wondering where the best place to start would be. Should I upgrade the wheelset, or start by getting a carbon seatpost, lighter stem and handlebars. Alternatively, should I start changing over the groupset to Dura-Ace 9spd? If so, which parts will save me the most weight???
I am a bit of a noob at the whole cycling scene, I have only been cycling about 2 1/2 years, but I am doing over 300km's a week, so I am looking for every advantage I can get. I am not doing any racing, just a few bunch rides and training.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Shane
Just after some feedback/ideas on how I should go about making my bike a bit lighter.
I have an '02 Trek 5200 (The blue/carbon/red/white frame). It is equipped with Ultegra 9 spd except for the front derailleur, which is Dura-Ace. The seatpost, handlebars and stem are all standard Bontrager ones off a Trek 1500 (My old bike) The saddle is a standard Trek one. The wheelset is Bontrager Select front/Race rear.
I love my frame, but I just want to make the bike a bit lighter. I am just wondering where the best place to start would be. Should I upgrade the wheelset, or start by getting a carbon seatpost, lighter stem and handlebars. Alternatively, should I start changing over the groupset to Dura-Ace 9spd? If so, which parts will save me the most weight???
I am a bit of a noob at the whole cycling scene, I have only been cycling about 2 1/2 years, but I am doing over 300km's a week, so I am looking for every advantage I can get. I am not doing any racing, just a few bunch rides and training.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Shane