Clark W. Griswold
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
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You can upgrade just about anything but you have to consider what your base is and if it is worth upgrades. Generally it is best to buy a bike with the parts you want from the get go as upgrades can get expensive. I would say if the bike has a not really adjustable coil fork and a cheap aluminum frame with Tourney or Altus I probably wouldn't put anything into that bike but maybe if it was Deore or Alivio and a decent enough frame maybe I might consider it. However it should be noted I prefer to build from the frame up, that way I can control what goes on it and while it costs a little more I get what I want without spending extra down the road to upgrade something I am less than excited with.