So I have an entry level bike what three items would you upgrade...
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So I have an entry level bike what three items would you upgrade...
in order of importance, I already have a very nice seat so don't put that as an answer. I'm thinking wheels and hubs because the ones I have spin up like skate board trucks. I don't know what the heck I am doing so if some of you wouldn't mind helping me out with some advice it would be greatly appreciated.
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Ask this on the mechanics forum, but also describe what sort of bike it is and what do you use it for.
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OP, this question is insanely difficult to answer. What bike are we talking about? How much are you willing to spend? What are you looking for with an upgrade? Do you want it to be faster, lighter, stiffer, beefier? There are way to many variables for this question to be reasonably answered. If it is entry level, it may be worth selling and buying an upgraded mode, but again, it's difficult to say.
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How entry level is 'entry level'? If it's a $80 box store bike, don't bother just start saving up to buy a real bike when that one falls apart, probably in the next couple weeks if you ride it much. Hopefully it won't fall apart when you're in 45 mph traffic.
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Most likely nothing until it broke. I would add lights, a rear rack, PowerGrips, etc., but you may have already condsidered that.
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If you want non-sarcastic answers, I'd post this in whatever forum covers how you plan to use the bike. You'll get very different answers in the MT, roadie, BMX and commuting forums.
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Is it a road bike? You have a seat that you like--good. Upgrade your tires to something like Michelin Krylions. You could get good pedals and move them to a newer bike someday, too. Other than that, just trade up to a better bike later. By then, you'll have a better idea of what bike works for you.
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I assumed he is looking at the safety issue, my 5 cents(inflation) is make yourself visible to drivers by using lights,rear/front/steady/blinkies,a decent helmet (entry model?) from Xmarts.
Front,rear and helmet >>>>3 items.
Front,rear and helmet >>>>3 items.
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1. Remove reflectors add lights.
2. Read Art of Cycling (I believe the author peruses this forum)
3. Remind everyone that Senator Demint is a jerk. I suppose you can't really buy/upgrade that but do it anyway.
2. Read Art of Cycling (I believe the author peruses this forum)
3. Remind everyone that Senator Demint is a jerk. I suppose you can't really buy/upgrade that but do it anyway.
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My top three upgrades:
Human engine, rider traffic and related skills, mental map of good routes.
Human engine, rider traffic and related skills, mental map of good routes.
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This is the advocacy and safetey forum! What kind of answers are you expecting? Everyone will tell you to upgrade the lights, your helmet, and to remember to wear swimming bands just in case!
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in order of importance, I already have a very nice seat so don't put that as an answer. I'm thinking wheels and hubs because the ones I have spin up like skate board trucks. I don't know what the heck I am doing so if some of you wouldn't mind helping me out with some advice it would be greatly appreciated.