This is an easy one: What bike upgrade would you make if you had $1,000 in your pocket right now. And if you do have that $1,000 free, what are you going to blow it on?
My stance: Power meter. I really want a power meter.
Sometimes a component will add comfort thus get you out riding more. So it just depends if spending it on coaching or a component will help.
My second best recommendation, besides coaching, is a training tool. The powermeter is a #1 tool. With the powermeter you're thus self coaching and on your way to improvements. The powermeter can be a little complicated to use, as a training tool, but there are some basics that make it great.
Thirdly, I would recommend wheels. A nice set of wheels can make a bike handle and feel so much more comfy.
Joe, what size bar do you ride and crank length? I bet I can make your dreams come true for less money than you think... Then I'm gonna add that cashflow to this 1,000 and then...
A good steel or titanium cross frame. Winter and back discomfort were my nemesis last season, and a comfy winter training set up will help me alleviate that.
Marc's right--the two seasons when I had a coach and closely followed his plan were the best I ever had--and first looking at those plans made me think he was nuts.
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Wacky Munson reply time.
This bike.
6 years and many miles upon my current aluminum rig with no end in sight. A good investment indeed.
Bontrager Race X Lite wheelset.
Jon - I might be able to help with that. Stand by.
Mike - You're beyond help.
I would replace my Compact crankset with a Standard crankset. Then buy carbon handlebars.
$1,000? That's all? What can you even get for that?
kidding. I would put it towards a non-powertap rear zipp 404... or maybe towards a tubular wheelset for cx.
What can I get or what can you get?
I can do a lot with a grand.
Joe - I'd be willing to be you could do all of that for $500 or less.
Well... I was thinking about a Carbon crankset. That should put me near $1000.
that's close enough for full 10 speed mtb group
I would hire me for a year as your coach. I'll make you faster than any component. That sounds funny but I'm serious. :)
I don't doubt that for a second, Marc. Unfortunately, my $1,000 is hypothetical.
I get paid in coffee and carbon.
A bike for my wife. A bike for me. Current bike count at the Podraza household = 0.
A good start for wheels for my lovely tri-training bride.
Sometimes a component will add comfort thus get you out riding more. So it just depends if spending it on coaching or a component will help.
My second best recommendation, besides coaching, is a training tool. The powermeter is a #1 tool. With the powermeter you're thus self coaching and on your way to improvements. The powermeter can be a little complicated to use, as a training tool, but there are some basics that make it great.
Thirdly, I would recommend wheels. A nice set of wheels can make a bike handle and feel so much more comfy.
What would I buy? Time. Stash that extra $1k and work a little less or take a week or two and go somewhere to train.
Option B would be to use that money for travel and race entry.
I know those aren't bike upgrades but they can be engine upgrades.
The actual interview question is what would you do with an extra $5 -$10K, now discuss.......
If I had an extra $5-10k, I'd try to make a man out of Shim.
I think the 'meter and Vaughn's travel expense plan are the most legit. -- I don't even need to look at Munson's link to know it's off the deep end.
Coach Marc's pain training sounds good too.
I'd go for a set of carbon tubulars.
Joe, what size bar do you ride and crank length? I bet I can make your dreams come true for less money than you think... Then I'm gonna add that cashflow to this 1,000 and then...
Seriously Joe, respond to those two questions.
Mike, I will have to get back with you. I don't know what my handlebar size or the crank arm size on my bike.
New brake/shifter levers!
A good steel or titanium cross frame. Winter and back discomfort were my nemesis last season, and a comfy winter training set up will help me alleviate that.
Marc's right--the two seasons when I had a coach and closely followed his plan were the best I ever had--and first looking at those plans made me think he was nuts.
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