Thread: Slight upgrades to train/compete
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Old 02-13-14 | 02:23 PM
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Bikes: 1997 Rivendell Road Standard 650b conversion (tourer), 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10 (gravel/tour), 2013 Foundry Auger disc (CX/gravel), 2016 Cannondale Fat CAAD 2 (MTB/winter), 2011 Cannondale Flash 29er Lefty (trail MTB)

I agree with aaronmcd.

You could put a bunch of money into your Haro MTB (new fork, new bars, tires, etc) and it will still be an ungainly frankenbike. Whereas, it's a decent MTB right now. Keep it for hill training! And fun!

You should be able to find a decent, used road bike for $200-300. An 80's or 90's bike with new tires, cables, and brake pads (full tune-up) would ride way faster than your Haro, even after modifications. If it needs a tune up, lower the price significantly.
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