Bike improvements.
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Bike improvements.
Postby gusmorris » Sat Feb 23, 2013 12:19 pm
Cheers Gus
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Postby Howzat » Sun Feb 24, 2013 11:38 am
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Postby bychosis » Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:40 pm
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Re: Bike improvements.
Postby kunalraiker » Sun Feb 24, 2013 3:01 pm
bychosis wrote:Depends on what you are looking to get out of your bike. More comfort, more speed, more bling, more durable.
more speed, what you suggest for that ?
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Re: Bike improvements.
Postby Crowz » Sun Feb 24, 2013 3:02 pm
Better enginekunalraiker wrote:bychosis wrote:Depends on what you are looking to get out of your bike. More comfort, more speed, more bling, more durable.
more speed, what you suggest for that ?
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Postby trailgumby » Sun Feb 24, 2013 4:39 pm
= time on the bike + attention to diet and training.Crowz wrote:Better enginekunalraiker wrote:bychosis wrote:Depends on what you are looking to get out of your bike. More comfort, more speed, more bling, more durable.
more speed, what you suggest for that ?
But re: the bike, what is it? Depending on what it is, it may be cheaper to save for something better rather than trying to make a silk purse from a sow's ear.
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Re: Bike improvements.
Postby kunalraiker » Sun Feb 24, 2013 5:41 pm
= time on the bike + attention to diet and training.trailgumby wrote:
Better engine
But re: the bike, what is it? Depending on what it is, it may be cheaper to save for something better rather than trying to make a silk purse from a sow's ear.[/quote]
Does that mean, any decent frame 7-10 Kgs Bike weight is capable of making high speeds with right legs.
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Re: Bike improvements.
Postby Crowz » Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:39 pm
Yep.kunalraiker wrote: Does that mean, any decent frame 7-10 Kgs Bike weight is capable of making high speeds with right legs.
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Postby Paddles » Mon Feb 25, 2013 9:47 am
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Re: Bike improvements.
Postby timbo » Tue Feb 26, 2013 3:58 pm
If so, I would probably just upgrade the tyres and tubes when the current ones wear out, as a good set of tyres can be a very cost effective way of improving the performance of your bike. Other than that, make sure the gears and brakes are properly adjusted and just keep on riding it, and while doing that, look at a second bike purchase somewhere down the track.
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Re: Bike improvements.
Postby george-bob » Tue Feb 26, 2013 5:53 pm
1. tires
2. wheels
3. brake pads
4. brakes
5. derailleurs (up to 105 or better)
6. brifters (up to 105 or better)
7. frame
8. handlebars and stem
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Postby brawlo » Thu Feb 28, 2013 2:50 pm
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Re: Bike improvements.
Postby Snagdog » Fri Mar 01, 2013 8:19 pm
Nice apparel makes a big difference. And so does the your engine.
Also make sure your comfortable on the bike as that's very important. Stem, seat post height, bars etc... I rode along for ages in the wrong position.
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Re: Bike improvements.
Postby Nobody » Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:33 pm
+1. Also consider finding a saddle you like as you can move it to your next bike.timbo wrote:Are you still riding a Reid Condor gusmorris?
If so, I would probably just upgrade the tyres and tubes when the current ones wear out, as a good set of tyres can be a very cost effective way of improving the performance of your bike. Other than that, make sure the gears and brakes are properly adjusted and just keep on riding it, and while doing that, look at a second bike purchase somewhere down the track.
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Re: Bike improvements.
Postby Lurkin » Sat Mar 02, 2013 3:15 pm
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