>>1485409Unless your drivetrain has something genuinely wrong with it or it's worn. Keeping it clean, oiled, well adjusted, and not having a worn chain makes more of a difference than an incremental groupset upgrade.
also:
>Not understanding the basic physics of how wheels make a differenceHave you even ridden a light and stiff wheel?
even saving 100g off your tires, tubes, and rim tape makes an instantly noticeable difference for modest money compared to the cost of a groupset or wheels.
>>1485525they are no better than road bars if you have brifters, but otherwise you can chop and flop some narrow bars, fit your levers on the bar ends and you have a good compromise.
Depending on how you're set up on the bike, narrow bullhorns and a higher stem will allow for a more upright torso and shallow hip angle when standing.
It's slightly less aero, but you're also stronger in that position and it may be worthwhile if you're climbing big hills and are out of the saddle for 5-10 minutes or more.
>inb4 leglets posting that 5 mins is a long time to stand.>>1485526Depends on your tire size/pressures and how hard packed the gravel is.
>>1485569Moment of inertia is key, not overall weight like meme roadies are often on about.
Aero is important to a degree too, but it depends on speed and application.
>>1485596second the Camelbak Podium Ice, awesome if you ride in hot (35C+) weather but expensive.
Also, it'd probably keep your tea warm if you're British.
