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Old 06-21-21, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by bwilsonjvl
Looking for some advise as to what to do. I currently own a 2012 Trek 1.5 with less than 3000 miles on it. I have upgraded tires and tubes already and have also replace the bar tape, other than that it is factory stock. I currently don’t have the money to replace my bike at this time but was thinking about saving up and getting a new bike next year, I really enjoy riding but haven’t had the time up until now.
I will be mainly riding roads and bike paths. Would I be better off to get a new bike or should I keep what I have? If I keep what I have should I change/upgrade any thing or just keep it stock?
I don’t know exactly what kind of mileage I will be putting on a month but would like to be up in the area of regular 50-75+ mile rides almost weekly along with several others during the week ranging from 10-25 miles.

Thank you for any input you may have.
Keep what you have. Upgrade rotating weight when you can. You probable do not need a chain measuring tool. New chains will measure exactly 12 in rivet to rivet. More than 1/8 in and throw away the chain. They are shockingly cheap.
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