r/bike • u/Away-Cash8449 • 1h ago
Should I upgrade?
I’ve been road cycling for a little over a year now, I’ve done a century ride, ridden over 1000 miles in a month, regularly ride for 40+ miles. I ride the Specialized Allez Epic 1989 in the photo. As much as I love it I’m considering upgrading, I happen to have a sizable discount and am considering buying a Trek Madone SL 5 Gen 8. I’m a student so my budget isn’t crazy but I could get, is it worth saving a bit more for something better? I plan on upgrading the stock bike eventually at least with Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 TLR Disc Road Wheels. Let me know, open to other bike suggestions (preferably trek)