"Izzy Sez - Cycling IS... A great feeling with the best components

People often ask, when should I upgrade my bike? That's up to you but when things wear out is an obvious time.

When your training means that it is the bike, which is holding you back, and not that extra 10lbs you were carrying, upgrade.

Once you have reached a training or personal objective, buy yourself that stem, new computer, saddle or whatever your heart desires. Upgrades do not have to cost a fortune, see brake blocks. One other inexpensive upgrade is lightweight inner tubes - any reduction in rolling weight makes cycling easier. Infact one of the best places to start the process of upgrading is the wheels. Hand built wheels are "different" and need not be much more expensive than factory made.

And don't forget, upgrades do not always have to be functional or performance related. Blue or red bolts look great and as for titanium ones, well we could eat them all day!