How should I upgrade my Giant Expression?
06-22-10, 11:18 AM
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How should I upgrade my Giant Expression?
Hey,
I own a Giant Expression, well its my dads! looks like this https://www.bobtrottercycles.com/imag...ressionN3G.jpg
I'm about to head on a 1000-1500KM cycle so I think I should make some upgrades to it. I was hoping to buy a new bike, but my addiction to buying guitars means I've spent the money elsewhere!
Don't know a huge amount about bikes, so what should I do? How can I make it work? It weighs a tone weight at the minute! can spend up to €200.
Cheers
Andrew
I own a Giant Expression, well its my dads! looks like this https://www.bobtrottercycles.com/imag...ressionN3G.jpg
I'm about to head on a 1000-1500KM cycle so I think I should make some upgrades to it. I was hoping to buy a new bike, but my addiction to buying guitars means I've spent the money elsewhere!
Don't know a huge amount about bikes, so what should I do? How can I make it work? It weighs a tone weight at the minute! can spend up to €200.
Cheers
Andrew
06-22-10, 01:41 PM
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What to do? Get a pair of panniers(bags)for the rack, maybe a stuff sack or two for the rack top, load up with camping gear and head out on tour. Front racks and bags are nice for balance, but not really necessary. Might have it checked at the local bike shop for mechanical soundness.
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Load it up and make a couple of short test trips, that will tell you what you need to upgrade or change. What market is that bike sold in? I have a couple of Giants but have not seen that particular model.
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Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
