New handle bars, stem and saddle ?

[bastic]

Hey all.

My work place finally signed up for a Cyclescheme.
Am planning on using the voucher and get new shoes (possibly 2pairs - one cheaper for commute and one better for longer rides), speedplay, better quality clothing.
At the same time am thinking if it is worth upgrading handlebars with stem, and a new saddle...

For saddle am thinking fizik one based o their spine concept.

Am not so sure about bars....have some basic ITM carbon ones that came with the bike-ribble.

Are handle bars worth upgrading ?
Do not cycle that much but plan is to cycle way more this year.
Thanks for all opinions

 

[Saytan]

I'd only change contact points if you want different fit. The performance difference between decent basic branded stuff and the high end is teeny-tiny



Of course if you just fancy something tarty all bets are off

 

[Vonhelmet]

You generally can’t just use the scheme to get bike parts. You’re supposed to actually be getting a bike.

Of course, this depends on whether the shop you use is happy to give you a pretend invoice to go to cyclescheme.

 

[Jonny ///M]

They do offer accessories only vouchers where the clothing and shoes would be fine.

Bars etc would need to be clarified but a quick google shows someone being allowed a yellow sells Italia saddle....

 

[mattyfez]

You generally can’t just use the scheme to get bike parts. You’re supposed to actually be getting a bike.

Of course, this depends on whether the shop you use is happy to give you a pretend invoice to go to cyclescheme.

Depends on the scheme, mine allows for 'safety equipment' and full bikes, which basically means anything apart from a frame or forks.
It's also designed to allow you to make your existing bike safer if you don't want to buy a whole new bike.

I got from Evans on the scheme..
Raceface turbine handle bars
Raceface stem
Ice tech rotors
Sram level TL hydraulic brakes
A set of lights
A new gear cable set
Nukeproof flat pedals
Some other bits and pieces, a new chain, brake caliper adapter for the newer bigger disks


It's all safety equipment as pretty much anything on a bike is safety critical.

I was limited to Evans and Halfords though on the one I have.

 

[bastic]

thanks for the input guys