Originally Posted by late
It doesn't make a lot of sense to put $300 wheels on a $300 bike, IMHO...
Well if the Frame is good and the components decent in some case's It makes it a $600.00 bike.
If done right you taylor your 300.00 bike to fit your needs, spend more than a new bike sure but the cost is spread out a lot and besides, upgrading is fun.
Good suggestions I can apply these to the wifes Giant Sedona