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Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-25-20, 01:32 PM

Replies: 30

Carbon VS. Aluminum

Views: 2,406

Posted By Maelochs

You have to make sure the fork you buy--whatever...

You have to make sure the fork you buy--whatever the material--is the same length from headset to dropouts as the suspension fork it is replacing, or your handling and balance will change in possibly...

Forum: Introductions

01-22-20, 05:41 PM

Replies: 7

Whats up! : )

Views: 508

Posted By Jdm85

Welcome!

Welcome!

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-22-20, 12:48 PM

Replies: 22

New to upgrading.

Views: 1,803

Posted By Wilfred Laurier

Spokes work as a team, and if a couple of them...

Spokes work as a team, and if a couple of them have proved to be worn out, the rest are not far behind. I am assuming this is happening on the rear wheel, because that's normally what happens.

A...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-22-20, 11:53 AM

Replies: 22

New to upgrading.

Views: 1,803

Posted By katsup

If you only have 1 bike, I'd leave it the way it...

If you only have 1 bike, I'd leave it the way it is. It's your main form of transportation, you don't want it down because you broke something while upgrading. Obtain a backup bike first, then you...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-22-20, 11:19 AM

Replies: 22

New to upgrading.

Views: 1,803

Posted By Retro Grouch

^^^^ What he said.

^^^^
What he said.

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-22-20, 11:16 AM

Replies: 22

New to upgrading.

Views: 1,803

Posted By BobbyG

I'm still not 100% clear on your goal, or...

I'm still not 100% clear on your goal, or motivation to upgrade, which may be on my end...but I would like to say this:
Wrenching, and upgrading a bike just for the joy and experience of doing it...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-22-20, 11:14 AM

Replies: 22

New to upgrading.

Views: 1,803

Posted By Wilfred Laurier

The only 'upgrade' that is likely to make any...

The only 'upgrade' that is likely to make any noticeable difference is the tires and wheels. Tires will wear out after a season or two of riding, so you can reward yourself for riding a lot with...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-22-20, 10:09 AM

Replies: 22

New to upgrading.

Views: 1,803

Posted By CAT7RDR

Your Giant Roam 2 looks like it was about equally...

Your Giant Roam 2 looks like it was about equally speced to my Trek Marlin 6. I upgraded to a Deore drive-train and will keep the bike until it is done. I wore out the wheelset and that was replaced....

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-22-20, 09:31 AM

Replies: 22

New to upgrading.

Views: 1,803

Posted By cyccommute

Honestly, for your bike, I would suggest just...

Honestly, for your bike, I would suggest just riding it and putting away money towards another bike in the future. You could replace everything on the bike and spend a lot of money doing it or you...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-22-20, 07:20 AM

Replies: 22

New to upgrading.

Views: 1,803

Posted By BobbyG

Jari1990 What is your goal? Is it to repair worn...

Jari1990 What is your goal? Is it to repair worn or broken components? Is it to enjoy the feel of better performing components? Is it to have more reliable components. Is it to have a faster...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-22-20, 07:11 AM

Replies: 22

New to upgrading.

Views: 1,803

Posted By shelbyfv

It's OK to replace stuff when it stops...

It's OK to replace stuff when it stops working:foo:

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-22-20, 06:21 AM

Replies: 22

New to upgrading.

Views: 1,803

Posted By Phil_gretz

Where are you located, and how much do you weigh?...

Where are you located, and how much do you weigh? This might indicate your upgrade path.

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-22-20, 02:13 AM

Replies: 22

New to upgrading.

Views: 1,803

Posted By Maelochs

Either way is expensive. Best bet is to buy...

Either way is expensive.

Best bet is to buy all the tools you will need first. Make a plan, look up all the prices on various websites, (including the cost of tools) and do the math---probably it...

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