Trek Verve 3 disc Acera upgraded to Deore Rear Derailleur WOW
09-10-21, 10:13 AM
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Trek Verve 3 disc Acera upgraded to Deore Rear Derailleur WOW
I recently was having issues with my fairly New Trek Verve 3 Disc w/Acera RD. I ran across a clearance priced Deore RD. So I thought I'd try it instead of just replacing the Acera .
WOW what a difference . At least it seems to be . Makes me wonder if there would be as much benefit to a better crank and front mech. From what I can tell about cassettes. When sticking to the same size. It seems to be more of a weight issue vs function . Crank quality seems to make the largest difference in Bike operation. I have several bikes . Even a Specialized E-bike . I have never bothered to upgrade parts . Since I own enough bikes I don't seem to wear parts out that fast. Mostly chain replacements . So doing an upgrade on one to see might be worth the effort.
Buttt my experience with this essentially minor upgrade to the next level . Really makes me wonder .
Has anyone upgraded their parts on a Hybrid Bike ? I'm not really look to change gear ratios. While that works . It can lead to a nightmare of troubles and adjustments I don't want to bother with .
I also just purchased a set of Cookie ratcheted QR Skewers . They also seem to have made a noticeable difference in how far I coast . That isn't imagination as I switched back and forth several times to test it.
Hopefully someone has upgraded their hybrid who will reply . Thank You
WOW what a difference . At least it seems to be . Makes me wonder if there would be as much benefit to a better crank and front mech. From what I can tell about cassettes. When sticking to the same size. It seems to be more of a weight issue vs function . Crank quality seems to make the largest difference in Bike operation. I have several bikes . Even a Specialized E-bike . I have never bothered to upgrade parts . Since I own enough bikes I don't seem to wear parts out that fast. Mostly chain replacements . So doing an upgrade on one to see might be worth the effort.
Buttt my experience with this essentially minor upgrade to the next level . Really makes me wonder .
Has anyone upgraded their parts on a Hybrid Bike ? I'm not really look to change gear ratios. While that works . It can lead to a nightmare of troubles and adjustments I don't want to bother with .
I also just purchased a set of Cookie ratcheted QR Skewers . They also seem to have made a noticeable difference in how far I coast . That isn't imagination as I switched back and forth several times to test it.
Hopefully someone has upgraded their hybrid who will reply . Thank You
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09-10-21, 10:39 AM
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Some of us have upgraded our hybrids many many many times. 
https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bi...-today-49.html I just replaced the drivetrain on my Scott Sub Cross as seen in this thread.
Don't believe you are going to feel a significant difference with upgrading the crankset, unless your considering changing the chainrings. From my experiences, there isn't a profound difference in the Altus, Acera and Alivio front mech.
The cassette, I would suggest once you have the Shimano HG200 worn out (and it does wear out, in my case easily), to replace it with a HG400 instead. Costs a few dollars more, but you will notice smoother shifting since the HG400 has better guides along the rings for the chain.
https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bi...-today-49.html I just replaced the drivetrain on my Scott Sub Cross as seen in this thread.
Don't believe you are going to feel a significant difference with upgrading the crankset, unless your considering changing the chainrings. From my experiences, there isn't a profound difference in the Altus, Acera and Alivio front mech.
The cassette, I would suggest once you have the Shimano HG200 worn out (and it does wear out, in my case easily), to replace it with a HG400 instead. Costs a few dollars more, but you will notice smoother shifting since the HG400 has better guides along the rings for the chain.
09-10-21, 12:35 PM
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Some of us have upgraded our hybrids many many many times.
https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bi...-today-49.html I just replaced the drivetrain on my Scott Sub Cross as seen in this thread.
Don't believe you are going to feel a significant difference with upgrading the crankset, unless your considering changing the chainrings. From my experiences, there isn't a profound difference in the Altus, Acera and Alivio front mech.
The cassette, I would suggest once you have the Shimano HG200 worn out (and it does wear out, in my case easily), to replace it with a HG400 instead. Costs a few dollars more, but you will notice smoother shifting since the HG400 has better guides along the rings for the chain.
https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bi...-today-49.html I just replaced the drivetrain on my Scott Sub Cross as seen in this thread.
Don't believe you are going to feel a significant difference with upgrading the crankset, unless your considering changing the chainrings. From my experiences, there isn't a profound difference in the Altus, Acera and Alivio front mech.
The cassette, I would suggest once you have the Shimano HG200 worn out (and it does wear out, in my case easily), to replace it with a HG400 instead. Costs a few dollars more, but you will notice smoother shifting since the HG400 has better guides along the rings for the chain.
09-10-21, 01:08 PM
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https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/produ...CS-HG50-9.html
Where as the HG400 Alivio has gearing more for a mountain bikes, but realistically, hybrids since most mountain bikes nowadays use a very different gearing system.
https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/produ...S-HG400-9.html
