What to upgrade?
03-29-08, 09:15 PM
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What to upgrade?
I've had my bike for awhile now.. its a 2008 fuji track. So far, the only things I've changed are the tires.. to rubino pros, nitto bullhorns, and a front brake.
So far, everything feels fine. But then again, this is my first bike and I don't really have anything to compare it to. BUT, I got a bonus in my last paycheck and I want to use it on my bike. Any suggestions on what I should upgrade?
So far, everything feels fine. But then again, this is my first bike and I don't really have anything to compare it to. BUT, I got a bonus in my last paycheck and I want to use it on my bike. Any suggestions on what I should upgrade?
03-29-08, 09:21 PM
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Wheels. You may find that one day you want a nicer/tighter frame and wheels can travel from bike to bike. Get some nice hubs and some nice rims, nothing super-expensive but something like Miches or even Formulas. Black/black is always a good bet as it looks good with everything.
03-29-08, 09:22 PM
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i guess to me and i am no expert but only upgrade what you dont like, make the bike purposeful in how you ride kinda like the bullhorns over drops.
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I've had my bike for awhile now.. its a 2008 fuji track. So far, the only things I've changed are the tires.. to rubino pros, nitto bullhorns, and a front brake.
So far, everything feels fine. But then again, this is my first bike and I don't really have anything to compare it to. BUT, I got a bonus in my last paycheck and I want to use it on my bike. Any suggestions on what I should upgrade?
So far, everything feels fine. But then again, this is my first bike and I don't really have anything to compare it to. BUT, I got a bonus in my last paycheck and I want to use it on my bike. Any suggestions on what I should upgrade?
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03-29-08, 09:58 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions everyone.
From what I've read on the Fuji website.. the wheels on my bike are Alex RPD-15 laced to formula hubs. Will I notice a difference with a different set of rims laced to a Formula hub?
Wheels. You may find that one day you want a nicer/tighter frame and wheels can travel from bike to bike. Get some nice hubs and some nice rims, nothing super-expensive but something like Miches or even Formulas. Black/black is always a good bet as it looks good with everything.
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don't do it....
if anything, get a larger cog on the back and lower your gearing.
