Alright, got my bike put back together and ready for the riding season. Took the bike out for a 15 mile test ride today on the C&O and am very happy with the upgrades.
1. Had the RockShox Paragon installed at LBS, I don't have the tools and was actually cheaper to have them do it. I'm going to make a new post about this compared to the NEX
2. Installed the new Alivio shifters and they are nice. I like the way you can up shift by pressing the lever either way. They feel better than my Acera shifters I had. Worth the $38.
3. This bike rides so much easier now that I repacked the wheel bearings. Did not realize how little grease was left in the hubs until I opened them up. Worth the work!
4. First time riding the Selle Italia saddle on a trail. Only tested prior on the trainer. Nice to finally have a comfortable saddle that I don't have issues after a few miles.
5. New SRAM chain...it looks too shiny at moment.
BRING ON SPRING!!!!!! I'm ready for many many miles of trail riding this year to make up for all I missed last year!
