I know it's junk,please help me make it better
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I know it's junk,please help me make it better
I have a Mongoose XR 200...sorry!
What components can I upgrade to make it a better piece of junk.
Should I change the crank first?
I appreciate your advice!
What components can I upgrade to make it a better piece of junk.
Should I change the crank first?
I appreciate your advice!
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If I were you I wouldn't upgrade the bike at all. Just save up for a newer/nicer bike.
BTW don't be sorry, atleast your riding!
BTW don't be sorry, atleast your riding!
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Originally Posted by forum*rider
If I were you I wouldn't upgrade the bike at all. Just save up for a newer/nicer bike.
BTW don't be sorry, atleast your riding!
BTW don't be sorry, atleast your riding!
I would buy a new fork, stem and handlebar if I was gonna upgrade.
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Originally Posted by mindbogger
I would buy a new fork, stem and handlebar if I was gonna upgrade.
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Originally Posted by khuon
Problem with that is you will need to size the steerer properly for the Mongoose which could limit the portability of the for later re-application.
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Originally Posted by mindbogger
Not sure if your talking about length of width but I am sure that they are 1 1/8 steeertubes an length wise...what i did was I left a lot of steerer when I was upgrading my bike and put in 5 spacers for the time being. When i got my new frame, turns out i needed a lot less so it worked out fine.
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Originally Posted by jkittlesen
Someone said the crank is suspect what brands do you recommend,also which stem and bars?
For bars and stems, it depends... do you want a riser or flat bar? You can pick up a cheap 1"-riser from Jamis for $10 or a Kallor one for $13. If you want a bit higher quality then I'd suggest a RaceFace or Easton bar. They run from $38 for a RaceFace flatbar to $45 for risers. An Easton EA-70 flatbar is $40. For stems, you need to determine what rise and length you want. Does your current stem feel too low? Too short? You may want to visit a bikeshop for this item. What kind of riding do you want to do. I personally would NOT recommend you take that bike offroad as it's really NOT designed for it. From your list of components you want to upgrade, the stem will most likely be one of the least transferable ones to a new bike since it becomes fairly geometry-specific so I would just get the cheapest one that fits. Were I in your shoes, I wouldn't spend more than $15 on a new stem... maybe $20 at max. If you want to do your own home-estimate on sizing, check out this stem fitting chart.
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I just ride trails at local parks.I'm 48 and past gettin air!
The frame is that weak?
I only weigh 150 soakin wet!
Everyone makes it sound like it is made of balsa wood.
Thank you for the info!
The frame is that weak?
I only weigh 150 soakin wet!
Everyone makes it sound like it is made of balsa wood.
Thank you for the info!
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Originally Posted by jkittlesen
I just ride trails at local parks.I'm 48 and past gettin air!
The frame is that weak?
I only weigh 150 soakin wet!
Everyone makes it sound like it is made of balsa wood.
Thank you for the info!
The frame is that weak?
I only weigh 150 soakin wet!
Everyone makes it sound like it is made of balsa wood.
Thank you for the info!
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Khuon beat me to it.
I'd replace the wheels and brakes first.
Anything more than that and you're much better off replacing the bike. A new fork will cost as much as what you paid for the bike. Ditto on the cranks, cassette, chain, derailleurs and shifter upgrade option.
If you don't want to spend a whole lot, and make the most of what you have, buy a new seat, new grips and some padded shorts. Then ride it till it dies and replace parts only when they break!
BTW, what did you pay for the complete bike? How much do you plan to spend on upgrades? Add the two together, and I'm sure you'll see you could've purchased a new bike complete, or a nice used bike!
Until you save some money, just go ride what you brung, and have fun. It's more important to have a good time, then to worry about what you're riding.
L8R
I'd replace the wheels and brakes first.
Anything more than that and you're much better off replacing the bike. A new fork will cost as much as what you paid for the bike. Ditto on the cranks, cassette, chain, derailleurs and shifter upgrade option.
If you don't want to spend a whole lot, and make the most of what you have, buy a new seat, new grips and some padded shorts. Then ride it till it dies and replace parts only when they break!
BTW, what did you pay for the complete bike? How much do you plan to spend on upgrades? Add the two together, and I'm sure you'll see you could've purchased a new bike complete, or a nice used bike!
Until you save some money, just go ride what you brung, and have fun. It's more important to have a good time, then to worry about what you're riding.
L8R
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