Originally Posted by
Lalato
PDR said it was getting quiet around here so I thought I would start a thread...
I got a job a month ago (after a little over a month of unemployment). So I'm going to treat myself. This winter I'll be doing some upgrades to my Bike Friday Tikit. It's pretty much a standard large hyperfold model.
Here are the upgrades I'm thinking about...
- new Ergon grips... never made the effort to buy them (even though I complain about the grips any time I ride for extended periods of time.
- rear rack... I have the front rack, but I think I would like the rear for the additional stability while folded
- swap rear triangle and conver to IGH or possibly a SRAM 3x9... this is the really expensive upgrade, but I think ultimately it will be worth it for the hills around here.
- shower cap bag... I bought my Tikit used, and it didn't come with this bag. Probably time to get it
- new handlebar... I'm seriously considering mustache or commuter style bars. I'm not super aggressive when I ride so this should fit my style of riding pretty well
Your thoughts, comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated.
--sam
No clue on the grips, but would be interested to see what type of handle bar change you come up with. I am STILL saving pennies, nickels and dimes (quarters are for laundry) to get a high end folder. I have yet to see a tikit in person, but when I get a bit closer to purchase time I will try harder. Brommie and BF Tikit are at the top of the list.
What do you have to swap out to go IGH? and what are your IGH options?
Aaron
