Originally Posted by
FrozenBiker
Having to drop all of this cash for a bike, then hundreds more to change things is
something that I still can't get past. It is what it is, and yet still unacceptable
There's nothing you need to change on the bike. The brakes are excellent, the drivetrain is reliable and shifts smoothly. Even the stock tires aren't bad. They're reasonably supple, roll smoothly and have a good tread pattern for road or light trail usage. The only reason to swap components is ergonomics or weight.