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Dave Kiely
Guest
I am currently riding a 97 Trek 470 that I got as a hand-me-down from my brother. It's stock with
steel frame and RSX components. I mostly ride to keep in shape for XC ski races. I ride 2-3 times a
week usually 30-60 miles at a time. I mix in mt biking and running as well. 95% of my road riding I
do alone. The bike is fine and I have few complaints but was thinking about upgrading.
I wonder if it is worth it to put any money into this bike or save my money and get a new bike. I
don't have much money to play with now but figured if I were to upgrade I would be looking at
Ultegra level parts. Will I notice much of a difference when and if I upgrade or will I just need to
find longer rindes since I will be covering longer distances with the same effort on a lighter bike.
Thanks
Dave
steel frame and RSX components. I mostly ride to keep in shape for XC ski races. I ride 2-3 times a
week usually 30-60 miles at a time. I mix in mt biking and running as well. 95% of my road riding I
do alone. The bike is fine and I have few complaints but was thinking about upgrading.
I wonder if it is worth it to put any money into this bike or save my money and get a new bike. I
don't have much money to play with now but figured if I were to upgrade I would be looking at
Ultegra level parts. Will I notice much of a difference when and if I upgrade or will I just need to
find longer rindes since I will be covering longer distances with the same effort on a lighter bike.
Thanks
Dave