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29-06.-2004, 11:47 AM
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Wanna upgrade my bike ... advice needed.
Ok. So for those of you who remember, I decided to change my
back wheel. Got one that is really good now and have not had a single problem since it was installed over a week ago. Now I have the following I want to do: Now -----> Upgrade to Same kind of cheap front wheel -----> Deore hub with good quality spokes and good quality rim Shimano C50 front derailleur --------> Deore front derailleur Standard seat that came with bike ---> High end seat Average quality pedals + clips -------> Clipless pedals and shoes Standard tires -----------------------> High quality Kevlar tires My question is, what should I upgrade first? Front wheel is cheap but since it is not supporting my weight it does not get out of alignment that fast. It's starting to but it's not doing as badly as it's twin sister in the back. Derailleur... not sure what the difference whould be, but this one has derailled a few times and got me mad  As for the seat, mine is a pain. If I put it at the height I like, I get this huge burning sensation in the crotch area. If I put it lower it's ok but I hate a low seat. Also it has a built in suspension in the post... can I change the seat and keep the suspension? It's on a rack type mount. Pedals I have the most questions about. I know there are several standards out there... if I decide to go clipless what should I choose? I am heavy (270 now) and I need something strong. Can someone explain the advantages and inconveniants of clipless system for me? Also I know you can get them for bike shoes or normal looking shoes with clips in them... I would prefer that. As for tires. I am sure that will come last. When I see mine needs changing I will get good quality ones. |
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29-06.-2004, 12:47 PM
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Re: Wanna upgrade my bike ... advice needed.
On Mon, 28 Jun 2004 22:27:50 -0400, "Daniel Crispin"
<calendyr@videotron.ca> wrote: >Ok. So for those of you who remember, I decided to change >my back wheel. > >Got one that is really good now and have not had a single >problem since it was installed over a week ago. > >Now I have the following I want to do: > >Now -----> Upgrade to > >Same kind of cheap front wheel -----> Deore hub with good >quality spokes and good quality rim > >Shimano C50 front derailleur --------> Deore front >derailleur > >Standard seat that came with bike ---> High end seat > >Average quality pedals + clips -------> Clipless pedals >and shoes > >Standard tires -----------------------> High quality >Kevlar tires > >My question is, what should I upgrade first? > Seat. Period. You shouldn't have a sore crotch from biking, and you shouldn't be using a bad seat height to make up for a poor seat. Everything else is secondary. Check seat position right away- fore/aft and tilt- to see if that improves anything while you embark on what can be a difficult search for the right seat. Then I'd do the wheel. At your weight, a well-built 36 spoke wheel is a great investment that will let you ride with peace of mind. Look at an XT level wheel and see if the price is close. |
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29-06.-2004, 10:45 PM
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Re: Wanna upgrade my bike ... advice needed.
>Seat. Period. You shouldn't have a sore crotch from biking,
>and you shouldn't be using a bad seat height to make up for >a poor seat. Everything else is secondary. >Check seat position right away- fore/aft and tilt- to see >if that improves anything while you embark on what can be a >difficult search for the right seat. Very good advice. A cheap bike that fits and is comfortable is far superior to an expensive bike that is excruciating to ride. Which do you think would get ridden the most? Comfort, comfort, comfort. |
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29-06.-2004, 10:45 PM
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Re: Wanna upgrade my bike ... advice needed.
In article <drn1e0hroed7kp5h3im5t3j2va0g0tdkfj@4ax.com>,
ddandan.remove@pacbell.net says... > On Mon, 28 Jun 2004 22:27:50 -0400, "Daniel Crispin" > <calendyr@videotron.ca> wrote: > > >Ok. So for those of you who remember, I decided to change > >my back wheel. > > > >Got one that is really good now and have not had a single > >problem since it was installed over a week ago. > > > >Now I have the following I want to do: > > > >Now -----> Upgrade to > > > >Same kind of cheap front wheel -----> Deore hub with good > >quality spokes and good quality rim > > > >Shimano C50 front derailleur --------> Deore front > >derailleur > > > >Standard seat that came with bike ---> High end seat > > > >Average quality pedals + clips -------> Clipless pedals > >and shoes > > > >Standard tires -----------------------> High quality > >Kevlar tires > > > >My question is, what should I upgrade first? > > > > Seat. Period. You shouldn't have a sore crotch from > biking, and you shouldn't be using a bad seat height to > make up for a poor seat. Everything else is secondary. > > Check seat position right away- fore/aft and tilt- to see > if that improves anything while you embark on what can be > a difficult search for the right seat. Indeed it can be! I'm on number 6, though I think I've finally found my one true saddle <Grin>; I'll know for sure after the 70-miler this weekend. I think part of the problem was trying to get away too cheap. You don't need to spend $100 to get a good comfortable saddle, but you might need to go $50. > Then I'd do the wheel. At your weight, a well-built 36 > spoke wheel is a great investment that will let you ride > with peace of mind. Look at an XT level wheel and see if > the price is close. -- Remove the ns_ from if replying by e-mail (but keep posts in the newsgroups if possible). |
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