Andrew, another great read, thanks!
So I bought this bike in the boring frame colour. Truth be told it's my second bike and I absolutely love it. I'm reaching for it as much as my full suspension, which is really nice and more than five times the price
Yes, I did do a few things to it, but honestly not much, less than I thought I would. What I did do without hesitation was change the brakes. I bought 4 piston Deore calipers. Kept levers and lines, very impressed. Rear tire got an insert, tossed in an Vittoria AiR Liner. I also exchanged the grips with some Ergon GE1 and the seat to a WTB Volt. Personal things.
Lastly put a pink donut stem cap on to match my daughters bike.
I'll be honest I was skeptical of the front tire ,but it seems to be doing a great job. Drivetrain is very impressive. I would like to change the bars sooner than later. I would love a new wheelset, but soon we start to defeat the purpose I bought this bike .... was to keep the cost down and buy a decent tame geo hardtail.
I will hang on to this bike for awhile, it's very fun!
June 6, 2023, 8:53 p.m. - Kurt Adams
Andrew, another great read, thanks! So I bought this bike in the boring frame colour. Truth be told it's my second bike and I absolutely love it. I'm reaching for it as much as my full suspension, which is really nice and more than five times the price Yes, I did do a few things to it, but honestly not much, less than I thought I would. What I did do without hesitation was change the brakes. I bought 4 piston Deore calipers. Kept levers and lines, very impressed. Rear tire got an insert, tossed in an Vittoria AiR Liner. I also exchanged the grips with some Ergon GE1 and the seat to a WTB Volt. Personal things. Lastly put a pink donut stem cap on to match my daughters bike. I'll be honest I was skeptical of the front tire ,but it seems to be doing a great job. Drivetrain is very impressive. I would like to change the bars sooner than later. I would love a new wheelset, but soon we start to defeat the purpose I bought this bike .... was to keep the cost down and buy a decent tame geo hardtail. I will hang on to this bike for awhile, it's very fun!