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09-01.-2004, 08:52 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: JHB, Sunny South Africa
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Cheap Upgrades
COLOR=blue]Happy New Year to ya all and may your bike be permanently muddy![/COLOR]
I hava hardtail (Diamond Back), V-brakes, Marzochi Fork, Alum. handle bars, deore components (sad I know). Ive been searching the net, but to no avail. Im looking for a few cheap upgrades to do on my bike (dont hava lot of $$$) that are fairly easy to do. I thought about better brake blocks etc. Any Ideas  |
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10-01.-2004, 03:30 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Tallinn, Estonia
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Re: Cheap Upgrades
Why do you need better components?? Are you a racer or competitor? I had Deore components too, they worked out fine. Even now I have Deore rearhub on my bike.. Better invest in a good wheelset.
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10-01.-2004, 04:29 AM
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Mullet hunter
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oregon
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Re: Cheap Upgrades
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Is anything on the bike *not* doing what it is supposed to? New brake pads are quick, easy, and can increase braking force. There is nothing "wrong" with deore level components. They work OK. If you are just *looking* to spend some dough on the bike and everything is operating as it should then I'd probably just save it up for now and see what happens down the road. Pedals are quick and easy (not always cheap though). Have fun riding! K. |
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12-01.-2004, 07:47 PM
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Re: Re: Cheap Upgrades
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13-01.-2004, 08:44 PM
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Community Team
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Sydney Australia
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I thrashed a set of 97 alivio for 3 yrs and never had any problems with it so i'd suggest you just upgrade when that stuff breaks
some cheapish upgrades i would recommend are Oury grips, super cushy for long rides good tyres for your type of riding (this can make a huge difference) sticky brake blocks bar ends for XC if you don't have them already clipless pedals and shoes
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