Old 07-18-10 | 10:46 AM
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jeisenbe
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Bikes: Breezer Uptown 8 (2009), Western Flyer 3-speed (1970's ?), Schwinn Breeze

Breezer Uptown 8 - Recommended upgrades from stock?

I'm going to pick up a new 2009 model Breezer Uptown 8 from the bike shop. The 2010's were not available, but I got a discount on the older model.

Should I take the chance to change out any parts? The shop will give me a discount if I exchange the pedals, seat, lights or whatever when the parts are "new."

Did you have to change the saddle? What about the pedals? Have the Suntour cranks or chainwheel given you trouble? (I see they changed to the Shimano Nexus crankset for the 2010 model)? Should I change the DLumotec dynamo headlight? (That is now a Basta Pilot on the 2010 model)

Have any components on the 2009 model given out before their time? I know the BB had problems on older models, but perhaps this has been fixed.

I currently ride an old Schwinn Breeze 3-speed, so this will be a big upgrade.
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