Originally Posted by
ColonelSanders
Pretty much exactly my experience.
The Toughroad SLR 2 has so much going for it and right now, it really doesn't have a direct competitor within a similar price band.
It really does, I still can't believe how light that bike is.. My reasoning for wanting that 48 big Cog is.. I tried the Roam and REALLY liked the pick up on that gear.. you can move out pretty well on it.. I just wanted a bit more beefy tires and the 63mm shock annoyed me.. It's like.. why bother with the shock? hahaha
I like that the SLR 2 is Tubeless..
Early Mods will be:
Im gonna throw a rack on the back, with Bag.. Probably By Ibera or Topeak
Cloud 9 seat
Ergo Handlebar ends that tilt up..
Bottle holder
Lights for riding at night
Shimano Saint Flat Pedals(I may eventually go to clipless, what are your thoughts on clipless?)
Few Months down the road:
I will be going to upgrade the Crankset.. Budget $60-$130 most likely 48/36/26 Deore which should last me most of the time I own the Bike. I believe Id have to upgrade the Bracket as well here.. which is fine.
and Deore Shadow Rear derailer and Deore front Derailer