Originally Posted by
nymtber
looks nice...
But I still find flat bars to be more responsive in handling. To each there own. Now ya just gotta get rid of the rear derailleur for a Shimano Deore or Tiagra long cage, or even LX.
Looks like different tires, too?
To each their own definitely. I feel its easier to control my bicycle with the drop bars...
Tires are Armadillos. Got too many flats with the stock ones. Haven't had a flat in over 300 miles on these armadillos. Before it was an average of one every 50 miles.
I'm holding off on upgrading components, but my future upgrade plans include new wheels, a front derailleur that doesn't sit so far behind the seat tube, and a not so wide range cassette.