@Auchencrow, what is DR? 5/6 speed KMC chains? but I have a 10 Speed currently, isn't it even worse to have a 5/6 speed chain?
I am sure I got something wrong.
You guys said my bike is an entry level, but actually it's already much more expensive than most of the "faked" mountain bike (without suspension, fork etc) my other classmates have.... I am a bit confused, what about a PX-10? That one is also entry-level? I thought they were for Tour De France?
Originally Posted by
auchencrow
PS - One cheap and fairly easy way to help you climb hills on that bike is to add a larger rear cog: Harris Cyclery sells and IRD freewheel with 13 - 16 - 20 - 24 - 32 teeth. (Your largest cog right now is probably 28T).
It will require a new chain and rear derailleur though: You can buy excellent 5/6 speed KMC chains for about $5.
For a DR, I would recommend an older long-cage Suntour VxGT, which you can pick up on eBay (or possibly even at the LBS).
You'll have to get a proper claw (hanger) for it from the LBS, Harris, or Loose Screws dot com.