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i have a specialized hard rock mt bike from way back in 1995, and would
like to make some inexpensive changes to trim down its rock-like weight. what would give me the most bang for the buck? i do plan on switching to slicks for city (and trainer) use. as far as what inexpensive means ... i'm trying to do all this for about $100-150 (probably mostly used components). thanks! |
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wrote in message oups.com... i have a specialized hard rock mt bike from way back in 1995, and would like to make some inexpensive changes to trim down its rock-like weight. what would give me the most bang for the buck? i do plan on switching to slicks for city (and trainer) use. as far as what inexpensive means ... i'm trying to do all this for about $100-150 (probably mostly used components). thanks! You won't be able to do a whole lot with that bike no matter how much you spend, let alone spending so little. You could spend $600 on that bike and not get it as light as a new $600 bike. People spend $150 on just one componant to save 3 oz. I would recommend saving a bit more and getting a new bike or not worrying about weight and making that bike work better. High pressure street tires will make the biggest difference of anything you do to that bike to increase road speed, so that's a great start. New cables, brake pads and chain along with a deraileur adjustment and you've spent your $150 and should also have made your bike feel like a new bike if it's been used a lot. |
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Kinda sketchy, I'd say. Your best bet may be to get a few hundred
bucks together and get a new bike on closeout at the LBS. Shop around and you could probably find a lot better bike than you have now for only $250. Even if you plan to only upgrade the derailers, replace the chain and brake pads, you'll pay less for them on a new bike than you will through online stores because of the volume discounts that large manufacturers (Trek, Cannondale, etc) can get. If you just want to add slicks, that should only run about about $20-$30 - maybe more if you need a LBS to install them for you. That will probably make a big difference. But if you really want a much different bike than you have now (lighter, faster, newer components, etc), it might be best to start saving up for something new. |
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some great tips ... and i think that says it's definitely doable and
not worth buying a new bike altogether. i actually have some experience, having rebuilt a 19-pound fixie from an old bianchi road frame and spare parts. but i don't have much experience with geared moutain bikes, which is what this needs to be. regardless, i like the ideas ... cutting 2-3 pounds would do wonders .... mainly to make it easier to lift and transport. thanks again |
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