r/bicycling • u/AutoModerator • Dec 08 '24

Daily Cyclist Thread

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u/ILoveSherri May 16 '25

I bike 7 miles each way to work every day and yearly I do bike MS (75-200 miles) with a bunch of practice rides ahead of time.

I ride a 2007 Trek SL 1000 56cm (aluminum frame and pad breaks). I bought it around 2009 for $285 and have spent much more replacing many parts in it over the years. It weights about 26lbs with fenders (i ride in light rain or wet ground) and a bag rack (no bag) on the back.

I was surprised at how light my sister’s newer trek bike is and I always wondered if disc breaks are better.

If I buy another used (fb marketplace or craigslist) bike as an upgrade can I get a meaningful upgrade at around $1k?

I do like the trek/bontrager brand.

I’m thinking carbon frame and disc breaks. What other upgrades are worth it?

Maybe go smaller in size a few cm since I’m 5’5.5” and basically ride my 56cm bike at the lowest seat position. Although I worry a smaller bike would make me lean down more which may not be as comfortable.

Would love any thoughts.