Thread: Is this a good deal? Is it a good final product?
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Old 05-25-05 | 01:51 AM
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Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity

Originally Posted by kritter
Should I just run the wheel set on it and upgrade later? the link you posted...is that all I would need to purchase to swap them on or are adapters and other BS required? That seems cheap...I'm used to dirtbike wheels that cost 1000/set!
Run what you have temporarily then upgrade. It WILL be cheaper that way. The price on that link is the LOWEST I've ever found for those wheels in the 2 years that I've owned them. (I bought mine from them).
You can always eBay the ones you have. (people will buy ANYTHING) Everything that you'd need is there.
Originally Posted by kritter
Ok so Hussefelt Cranks, Gigapipe BB, Avid BB7 brakes...
As for the Avids I'd seriously consider the 8" at least up front. The extra power would be good for you considering you're about 80 or so lbs heavier than I am. I can get away with dual 6"ers.
Originally Posted by kritter
Are the vanilla forks able to swap spring rates or add air?
Vanilla's are coil forks and they can be adjusted with a heavier spring
Originally Posted by kritter
as for the derailers...I figured $50 to upgrade from Deore to XT wasnt bad, but am I going to notice a difference in shifting performance?
As a newb.... probably not. Rest assured that they should last you longer than the Deore's and they are smoother (especially when used with matching shifters)
Originally Posted by kritter
I just want to walk out with a solid, comfortable, reliable bike...for a fair/good price.
I will help as much as I can with that
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