Originally Posted by Fleet

As for upgrading as they break, I can see that...in fact I'm doing that now! I just question when I see people change everything out on an entry level bike all at once. I do see the value of learning how to wrench, and customizing your own ride. Financially, it just seems out there to me. Good info here for future upgrades though as they break! I'm a little worried about breaking my crankset - not many 8-speed cranksets out there for replacements.