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08-10-04, 07:01 PM
Hi, my name is Alex, and I joined the bike forums to learn more about cycling, and modifying my bike.
I have a 99' Raleigh M30 with an upgraded fork (SR Sun Tour M6200). Anyone know anything about this bike and fork? The bike seems very study, it's lasted me well the past 5 years or so. The only problem with it is that the brakes are either not configured properly, or are fading, and I'll get to that later.
Anyway, I've been riding in some rough terrain, and I can tell that my fork (with shocks) helps quite a bit with taking impact. My bike got fairly decent reviews online, so that's reassuring.
But anyway, there are a few downsides to my bike. I may have to replace it soon, as the gear shifting "displays" are a bit shattered from a rough fall (which sadly broke my speedometer as well). Also, the bike is getting a bit too small for me, mainly the handlebars. I tried to raise them today, but with no luck, since there is no more slack apparently. The bike is a 16'.
I really like the fork and frame thus far, but if possible, could I upgrade my handlebars and other paraphenelia?
I have a 99' Raleigh M30 with an upgraded fork (SR Sun Tour M6200). Anyone know anything about this bike and fork? The bike seems very study, it's lasted me well the past 5 years or so. The only problem with it is that the brakes are either not configured properly, or are fading, and I'll get to that later.
Anyway, I've been riding in some rough terrain, and I can tell that my fork (with shocks) helps quite a bit with taking impact. My bike got fairly decent reviews online, so that's reassuring.
But anyway, there are a few downsides to my bike. I may have to replace it soon, as the gear shifting "displays" are a bit shattered from a rough fall (which sadly broke my speedometer as well). Also, the bike is getting a bit too small for me, mainly the handlebars. I tried to raise them today, but with no luck, since there is no more slack apparently. The bike is a 16'.
I really like the fork and frame thus far, but if possible, could I upgrade my handlebars and other paraphenelia?