We all know that great feeling that comes with buying a new bike; suddenly shedding stones in weight, getting much fitter or winning races all seem more possible.
But with the price of new kit we can't keep running out to buy a bike whenever we feel like it. And we also need to use the machine for a good long time to get the value from the money we've shelled out.
What we can do whenever we like though is upgrade and improve the bikes we've already got. Sometimes really simply and inexpensive changes can great improve our bikes, make them feel and look like new again and really increase our motivation.
In this video we take you through 10 things you can do to improve and upgrade your bike.
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Some of the topics covered include:
- Choosing new wheels for specific needs.
- Cable inner and outer cables; create that “like new” feeling.
- Investing in new pedals and shoes.
- Updating your chainrings; have a good look at all the choices.
- Replacing your existing saddle; vital for comfort and reducing bike weight.
- Choosing new tyres and tubes; they can make you faster.
- Investing in a bike computer; it can really motivate you.
- The handlebars your bike came with may not be best or most aero.
- A power metre can be great training aid.
- Never underestimate the power of a giving everything a good clean.
There's no limit to how all-out you can go to keep your bike in mint condition and looking like new even years after you've bought it; this chain cleaner is just one example.
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