Greetings folks,
I've got a 2012 Wilier GranTurismo with the Shimano Ultegra 10 speed option on it and my groupset is worn.. and it needs replacement. I asked for some advice a while back, and I've decided to give Campagnolo a Try after I did some research and read some initial reviews on the Potenza Groupset.
I'm pretty much the furthest thing from a bicycle mechanic, so I need help picking out which 'combination' I need. Right now, Merlin Cycles is having a pretty awesome sale on this group, so I want to move fast. With that said, my local bike shop has been no help (I guess because they want me to buy from them and let them do the ordering, I guess? but they're double the cost for the group alone, I just can't swing that.) So, here's what I found out about my current bike:
The current Crank is a FSA SLK Carbon.. says 110mm BCD, 50/34T, from my research, that means it's a compact crank? I currently ride endurance rides with fellow injured veterans called Ride 2 Recovery. Usually between 20 & 100 miles at a time..
I don't race, at least not 'yet'. So, with this said, is my style of riding best with compact or standard crank? and am i locked into compact because that's what the bike came with? I just want to get the best setup for my riding style. There are a LOT of hills around me, so, climbing is always a challenge.
The bottom bracket is also FSA and Wilier tells me it's an english threaded bottom bracket for the 68mm bottom bracket shell.
If you go to the Merlin site and search Campagnolo potenza groupset, they have a good 10 pre-set options. Basically, I want to know which of these is best for me and my style of riding AND will be compatible with my bike.
I figured since many of you on here are so knowledgeable, I'd reach out and see if you can help. I have no clue which one to pick. I just don't want to go through the hassles of returns/exchanges because I picked the wrong one.
I'll add that my wheels are the HED Ardennes FR. The Hub is a 10 speed Hub and my LBS had already told me I'll need to upgrade that to an 11 speed hub. I also have a set of Mavic Ksyerium Equipe S which is a 10/11 speed hub and I believe it's also campy compatible.
Thanks in advance!
I've got a 2012 Wilier GranTurismo with the Shimano Ultegra 10 speed option on it and my groupset is worn.. and it needs replacement. I asked for some advice a while back, and I've decided to give Campagnolo a Try after I did some research and read some initial reviews on the Potenza Groupset.
I'm pretty much the furthest thing from a bicycle mechanic, so I need help picking out which 'combination' I need. Right now, Merlin Cycles is having a pretty awesome sale on this group, so I want to move fast. With that said, my local bike shop has been no help (I guess because they want me to buy from them and let them do the ordering, I guess? but they're double the cost for the group alone, I just can't swing that.) So, here's what I found out about my current bike:
The current Crank is a FSA SLK Carbon.. says 110mm BCD, 50/34T, from my research, that means it's a compact crank? I currently ride endurance rides with fellow injured veterans called Ride 2 Recovery. Usually between 20 & 100 miles at a time..
I don't race, at least not 'yet'. So, with this said, is my style of riding best with compact or standard crank? and am i locked into compact because that's what the bike came with? I just want to get the best setup for my riding style. There are a LOT of hills around me, so, climbing is always a challenge.
The bottom bracket is also FSA and Wilier tells me it's an english threaded bottom bracket for the 68mm bottom bracket shell.
If you go to the Merlin site and search Campagnolo potenza groupset, they have a good 10 pre-set options. Basically, I want to know which of these is best for me and my style of riding AND will be compatible with my bike.
I figured since many of you on here are so knowledgeable, I'd reach out and see if you can help. I have no clue which one to pick. I just don't want to go through the hassles of returns/exchanges because I picked the wrong one.
I'll add that my wheels are the HED Ardennes FR. The Hub is a 10 speed Hub and my LBS had already told me I'll need to upgrade that to an 11 speed hub. I also have a set of Mavic Ksyerium Equipe S which is a 10/11 speed hub and I believe it's also campy compatible.
Thanks in advance!