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New-ish to biking:)

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  1. So, I used to bike as a kid, and had a paper route from the age of 11-15. Im 28 now, and I just bought a bike the other day, so I can start riding, and hopefully, get into better shape.
    Ive got a route that I ride, mainly gravel, but as I get better, I hope to do more trail riding.
    I picked up a Trek 820. I know its a beginner bike, but its still a million times better than what I would buy in a department store (I work in the TLE at Walmart, so I know first hand, ha ha ha)

    Here is my question: Im thinking, in the near future (next couple months) of upgrading to double wall wheels. Is it really worth it? What are the best "small" upgrades to do? I used to ride ATVs a lot, and for the most part, tires and rims were the best things to change first. How much of a difference do different pedals make?

    Sorry for the "silly" questions, but Im pretty new to this. First name brand bike, so Im really excited!

  2. My suggestion is to ride the bike for a couple months and see what things become evident to you that they need changed. After spending some time with it you'll probably have a short list of things you would prefer. As you grow in your cycling your knowledge base will grow and you may find your taste in things changing a bit as well. Don't fall into the trap of changing things just for the sake of change.
    When you add up the price of all the things you would like to change that's when you see that it might be a better idea to find another bike that already has most of those things on it. (not always)

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