Comments on: The $2000 CX Upgrade: Every Picture Tells A Story

By: Matt P.

Matt P. — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:15:35 +0000

Great piece, I think you hit the nail on the head.

By: LH

LH — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:41:58 +0000

I agree that training (with or without a coach) is the most cost effective investment you can make in your racing. The next is anything that goes in circles–wheels and cranksets.

Re: the camera analogy. I’ve been *really* wanting a newer, faster camera, but I decided to take an actual photography class using my current camera, with weekly assignments and critiques. If after that, I’m still not satisfied with my equipment THEN I can get a new camera.

By: JMack

JMack — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:48:59 +0000

I have to agree that upgrading your support by taking the wife out is without question one of the best upgrades I could make.

By: David Morris

David Morris — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:14:20 +0000

There are cheaper options for tubular wheels out there too. Since the performance is in the tyres, you might as well just buy Tiagra or 105 hubs on Reflex or Velocity Escape rims and use the money saved for tyres. Kazane should have a tubular wheel out this year as well.

By: qualia

qualia — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:19:09 +0000

The bailout bill actually did provide $20 / month for businesses to reimburse cyclists for commuting expenses.

So, the government will give you that money… over 100 months.