rbloem

I have a 08 Norco Mountaineer that I would like to put some new shifters as well as front and rear derailers on it. Its a 21 speed and I was wondering if it is much trouble to make it into a 27 speed. Also I know I'm better off buying a better bike, but I like the way it handles so I'm thinking that maybe I can order the parts off ebay and just replace the parts I want. Has anyone tried this? I paid $400 CDN for the bike and the main thing for me to change would be the derailers. Any tips would be great. Thanks.

Here is the specs:

Frame Lightweight al MTB tubing, suspension fork geometry

Fork Suntour M-2000, 50mm travel, Disc

Headset CH 281 threadless

Cranks Chainguide Suntour XCC-150, 42/34/22

Pedals Wellgo LU-207, resin

Chain KMC HG-50

Freewheel Shimano TZ-07, 7 speed, 14-28, thread on

Front Changer Shimano FD-C050, 31.8

Rear Changer Shimano TX-51, direct mount

Shifters Shimano EF-50

Bar MTB-153, 30mm rise, 6 degree back sweep, 25.4mm

Stem Alloy threadless

Grips Norco 130mm Krayton

Front Brake Tektro IO, mechanical, 6" rotor

Rear Brake Radius alloy, V-brake

Brake Levers Shimano EF-50

Front Hub KT disc, 32 hole

Rear Hub KT disc, thread on, 32 hole

Rims Weinmann double wall, 32 hole

Spokes UCP 2.0

Tires Vee Rubber, 2.1

Saddle Norco Comfort MTB custom

Seatpost Norco alloy micro adjust, 27.2, 300mm

jimc101

Looking at the spec of your bike, the best value for mone option would be to get a new bike.

The specs of the bike is pretty low end, and you don't mention if the rear wheel is cassette or freewheel. if freewheel, then you would need a new wheel for any 'upgrade' . Changing to 27 speed, or 30 which is now becoming standard will be more than a new bike.

For handling, you may like what you have now, but try an new bike with good suspension fork, and it should change your mind about that.