We all love shiny new bike bits, but what have you bolted to your bike in the last 12 months that has made the biggest difference, something that perhaps you couldn’t now ride without? I’ll start with TOGS (Thumb Over Grip System). I have been aware of these for years but it wasn’t until the guys o…

For CX - 1x drivetrain with drop stop chainring and clutch rear mech. Making it a bit simpler. No more mud clogged front derailleur chain scraping issues. Had some problems last year. Also only 1 set of cables to worry about replacing now :slight_smile:

52 mm rims. Because 30 mm rims looked ridiculous on a TT bike.

For me it was running a full length rear mech cable housing on my Cannondale SuperX. The normal routing is un-housed via the BB shell and it caused no end of shifting problems in the Scottish CX mud-baths. Not very bling and not very expensive but a huge improvement.

My favourite has been the set of 50mm carbon clinchers. I haven’t bought ‘much’ else this year.

I love the non expensive, non bling upgrades. As a Scotsman (albeit one who now lives in Oz) I can appreciate any upgrade that helps keep Scotland’s finest out of any moving parts!

I might try copying that upgrade. My shifting has never quite been right. Also goes via bottom bracket (not a Cannondale though). Mine is mostly internal mind you. Did you just cable tie the outer to the frame?

Specialized Power Saddle. But not so much the saddle and more the bike fit I got that lead me to buying the saddle. So much more comfortable.

On the Super X, I cable tied the outer to the rear break cable along the top tube and then crossed it over behind the seat tube and cable tied it directly to the chainstay with a big loop to the mech. [IMG_20181118_103126]

What’s the best upgrade or bike component you have purchased in the last 12 months

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KorbenDallas November 18, 2018, 10:19am 7

Built a set of Nox Citico hoops, I9 hubs and Sapim cx-ray spokes for the gravel bike.

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What’s the best upgrade or bike component you have purchased in the last 12 months

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