Last year I started to modify my Zizzo Liberte which I bought from Costco in 2019 in the mid-$300 range. I spent quite a bit of time researching what was possible and wanted to convert it to a 1x10. I bought the Zizzo so I could hide it in the trunk when I drive out of town to visit my children and take it out to get some exercise early in the mornings. Well, life got in the way and I had so many things happen I never had time to continue modifying the bike.
I did modify it with earlier last year with the following parts:
- Brooks Cambium C13 saddle with carbon rails - I had this seat in my spare parts bin
- Litepro Aero aluminum wheels - bought from Aliexpress
- Schwalbe One 1-1/8" tires
- Ridenow TPU inner tubes
- Ergon GP5 handlebar grips
- Strap on bottle cage - I like the water bottle higher up
- Garmin mounts so I can use my Garmin computer and Varia radar tail lamp from my road bike
I bought a few parts from Aliexpress but haven't installed the parts yet. Among the parts were:
- Detachable flat/SPD pedals
- Bolany 170mm Crankset and BB
- Litepro 52T Chainring
- Litepro Brakes
- Rockbros carbon kickstand
On the future shopping list:
- 10 speed indexed RD
- 10 speed thumb shifter
The bike is currently under 23 lbs. I shaved about a pound with the new wheels and lighter tires and inner tubes. The grips added weight but provide more comfort and the ability to ride in a more aero position. I use the bike to ride 1-2 hrs when I'm traveling to visit my children. I don't need extreme low gears and want to maintain a 15-18 mph pace or so.
Modified with Brooks saddle, Ergon grips, Litepro aluminum wheels with Schwalbe One tires and Ridenow TPU tubes.
Last year I rode up some 8% grades in San Francisco to get to the Golden Gate Bridge. Next time I'll ride across the bridge.
The new wheels are much lighter and narrower.
Some of the parts I purchased from Aliexpress but haven't installed yet.