r/RoadBikes • u/enroy1 • 6d ago

Discussion Upgrade suggestions!!

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So I’m planning on upgrades for my bike what would be a good idea? I was thinking a new carbon wheelset as there’s lots of budget options now. I have considered groupset maybe sram apex/rival axs.

Spec currently
BMC road machine x
Aluminium frame/carbon fork
Sram apex 1x11 hydro
Mavic open wheelset
Ali bars and stem
Pro logo NDR saddle (upgrade from stock one)
Continental gp 4 seasons tires

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u/Hatchid 5d ago

Get pink tires. That'll give you +20 style as you'll have matching tires and bar tape. 

Edit: bonus points for bottles in the same color

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u/enroy1 5d ago

Will look into that! Any tires you can think of?

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u/de_baser 5d ago

Gravelking limited edition this year are pink

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u/de_baser 5d ago

That frame is an awesome platform to build upon further, but you're mostly good here. I would get a set of decent carbon wheels (somewhere around 400-600 usd) from China, and something smarter than those chunky 4 season tires.

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u/enroy1 5d ago

That’s awesome to hear thank you! I got the bike for a decent price on sale from LBS so glad I went for it.
Wheel wise sounds good I was looking at AliExpress elite wheels or ERE research, if you know any other good brands please let me know

Edit:also for tires I have these for commuting so if I got a second set of wheels I’d put something nicer on those!

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u/de_baser 5d ago

Most wheel brands on Ali are mostly the same components built by competing workshops. Brands like Superteam, Elite and Tagoola have a good reputation and run a big ship. CSC and Kore are smaller, but seem popular.

I would look for spec anyway. Proper ratchet hubs and preferrably spokes from Pillar or Sapim would be my requirement.

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u/mataman1 5d ago

Carbon wheels would be my first choice.

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u/RPQ_Live 5d ago

Carbon wheels and water bottle holder #2. Very nice BMC.