Cheap bike hard to upgrade ?
09-16-19, 06:44 PM
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Cheap bike hard to upgrade ?
Cannondale Catalyst 3 27.5" would it be hard to upgrade this bike in the future ?
09-16-19, 07:57 PM
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What is your use case? And what do you plan on upgrading for this bike? We can discuss from there.
09-16-19, 08:04 PM
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With cheap bikes, it's rarely economical to buy them and then upgrade them later. It's better to put down some cash upfront and get a better bike. The only concerning spec on this bike is the QR wheels. Modern disc braked bikes are using thru-axles. You will still be able to find QR stuff, but it will usually be cheap, custom or rare. The fork doesn't seem to be the kind that can be adjusted for various rider weights. It probably doesn't have a very good oil damper - but it definitely will add a lot of weight relative to a rigid fork. The brakes are tektro mechanical, which are almost certainly going to be bad. You probably won't be able to lock your front wheel at all, which can get very scary on a steep mountain descent, if that's what you're planning.
What is your use case? And what do you plan on upgrading for this bike? We can discuss from there.
What is your use case? And what do you plan on upgrading for this bike? We can discuss from there.
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