@SamuelD - haha, yea. Just don't go overboard ;) Thanks for the tips, I think I am looking for something that will grow with me, and seeing as the frame is the hardest to replace, you're right that that is where money is probably best spent. I've heard a lot of people tell me that wheels would be my first point of call for upgrading, but I think I'll still be OK with stock wheels for a few months after the bike. After that, I'll have recharged the bank account, so think I'm still OK with spending £1500 on a bike with stock wheels for now, though maybe £1000 on a bike and £500 will ultimately work out better. Have to see what the LBS says about that.
All stocked up with clothing, I ride with some basic Shimano R540 pedals, and have some basic bib shorts and a jersey for now. Obviously the jersey gets replaced with an Islington CC one :)
Look forward to meeting you soon, hopefully be all set by July!
@Ollie
@SamuelD - haha, yea. Just don't go overboard ;) Thanks for the tips, I think I am looking for something that will grow with me, and seeing as the frame is the hardest to replace, you're right that that is where money is probably best spent. I've heard a lot of people tell me that wheels would be my first point of call for upgrading, but I think I'll still be OK with stock wheels for a few months after the bike. After that, I'll have recharged the bank account, so think I'm still OK with spending £1500 on a bike with stock wheels for now, though maybe £1000 on a bike and £500 will ultimately work out better. Have to see what the LBS says about that.
All stocked up with clothing, I ride with some basic Shimano R540 pedals, and have some basic bib shorts and a jersey for now. Obviously the jersey gets replaced with an Islington CC one :)
Look forward to meeting you soon, hopefully be all set by July!