We Spent £1000 On Upgrades, How Much Faster Did It Make Us?

Summary by Krater

GCN takes an entry-level carbon road bike and tests how much faster it becomes after three carefully chosen upgrades: position changes via handlebar and stem swaps, carbon wheels and tires, and aero clothing.

From the video

Answers: How much faster can you make an entry-level road bike with upgrades?

• Bike upgrades for speed
• Carbon road bike testing
• Aerodynamic positioning
• Carbon wheels and tires
• Aero clothing benefits

What it concludes

• Upgrading the riding position by changing the handlebar and stem makes the bike more comfortable and slightly faster.
• Carbon wheels and tires provide the biggest performance increase and make the bike feel and sound faster.
• Aero clothing and socks provide a massive increase in speed and aerodynamic efficiency for a relatively low cost.