Most noticeable road bike upgrades?

[E38Ross]

Having just got a pair of upgraded wheels (not yet fitted, admittedly!) it got me thinking; given a budget which upgrades would you do to give you the most noticeable improvements per pound spent?

Cheers

[Rolls]

Probably tyres first, then wheels...

[Jimbo.]

E38Ross said:

Having just got a pair of upgraded wheels (not yet fitted, admittedly!) it got me thinking; given a budget which upgrades would you do to give you the most noticeable improvements per pound spent?

Cheers

On the assumption they've not been done for a while, new cables throughout and proper indexing. Costs peanuts, but makes any drivetrain feel like new.

[whatleytom]

Tyres then wheels here too. Amazing what a difference it makes. It can literally transform most road bikes from feeling pretty sloppy to absolutely razor sharp.

[nammynake]

Brake pads. I swapped the stock pads fitted to my Sora brakes to Swisstop pads and they were transformed. Much better control and power.

[TheFungle]

Hill, lots of hills.

[jamiebae]

Tyres by far, especially on a sub £1k bike. £40-60 spent here will make a huge difference to how the bike rides, swapping basic Continentals for Rubino Pro on my bike made it easier to climb, accelerate and turn.

[Gizmoish]

jamiebae said:

Tyres by far, especially on a sub £1k bike. £40-60 spent here will make a huge difference to how the bike rides, swapping basic Continentals for Rubino Pro on my bike made it easier to climb, accelerate and turn.

Agreed, I loved the Rubino Pros on mine. So 'sticky' in corners, first time I've ever felt a difference in 'grip' on-road.

[covmutley]

My bike is aluminium. I swapped the seat post for a £30 odd quid carbon/composite one. Huge difference and now rides like a magic carpet (in comparison).

[S10GTA]

Wheels. Upgrading makes the biggest single difference.

[BigBen]

Tri bars gave me the best instant speed boost.

[Dr Imran T]

Tyres first, i am sure I read some blurb that this provides the biggest gain.

[Rolls]

IMO, wheels will make the biggest difference..BUT
Bang for buck, tyres probably edge it as you're not going to be getting a half decent set of wheels for under £300 or so!

[Gizmoish]

EPO.

[S10GTA]

Gizmoish said:

DigitalEPO.

EFA

[Gizmoish]

S10GTA said:

Gizmoish said:

DizeeeEPO.

EFA

[jesusbuiltmycar]

TheFungle said:

Hill, lots of hills.

This!

[E38Ross]

jesusbuiltmycar said:

TheFungle said:

Hill, lots of hills.

This!

That's not a bike upgrade though is it....

[Jonnny]

No one has said Pedals/Shoes.. Or is it assumed most have these from the start?

[Markp13]

Wheels. Then the things you touch. Saddle and bars/bar tape.