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01-01-03, 12:45 AM
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What To F*****g Do!?
Hey, as you probably already all know, ive got a Diamondback Outlook Sport. Ive got 80 dollars AUD, which is like 40 dollars US. Should i keep savin till October, when its my bday, and i get heaps of money, so i can get like a Trek 4700, or a GT Avalanche 2.0 or sumfin, or shood i use this money to upgrade my outlook, and if so, what shood i upgrade?
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01-01-03, 09:55 AM
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Originally posted by wyobiker
Get a Yeti!
Get a Yeti!
What kind of riding do you want to do. Are you 'abusing' the current bike. This bike might not be the best but it can probably last a couple of seasons. You have to decide what you want to do with it. If you are doing drops, freeriding etc...yeah replace it with a strong bike...if you are just doing xc upgrade the parts and keep it.
01-01-03, 11:57 AM
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Originally posted by Diamond_Back_03
Hey, as you probably already all know, ive got a Diamondback Outlook Sport. Ive got 80 dollars AUD, which is like 40 dollars US. Should i keep savin till October, when its my bday, and i get heaps of money, so i can get like a Trek 4700, or a GT Avalanche 2.0 or sumfin, or shood i use this money to upgrade my outlook, and if so, what shood i upgrade?
Hey, as you probably already all know, ive got a Diamondback Outlook Sport. Ive got 80 dollars AUD, which is like 40 dollars US. Should i keep savin till October, when its my bday, and i get heaps of money, so i can get like a Trek 4700, or a GT Avalanche 2.0 or sumfin, or shood i use this money to upgrade my outlook, and if so, what shood i upgrade?
You should have never bought a new bike in the first place. You should have saved your money for a long time and bought a decent bike. How much money are you going to be getting for your b-day? Its pretty pointless to upgrade such a low end bike.
01-01-03, 03:26 PM
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Diamondback,
To be honest, I wouldn't do anything. At your price point, I think that it would be best for you to not upgrade anything. You should have a break-it then replace-it frame of mind. You might want to go clipless if you plan on using them in the future, and you might want different tires depending on the conditions or the wear that you inflict on them. Other than that, I would save my money. When your B-Day comes, add the money you get to what you have saved. Try to shoot for saving for a $700+ hardtail(Giant Rainier, etc). or a $1000+full suspension. In U.S. dollars. It might seem expensive now, but it will be well worth it.
To be honest, I wouldn't do anything. At your price point, I think that it would be best for you to not upgrade anything. You should have a break-it then replace-it frame of mind. You might want to go clipless if you plan on using them in the future, and you might want different tires depending on the conditions or the wear that you inflict on them. Other than that, I would save my money. When your B-Day comes, add the money you get to what you have saved. Try to shoot for saving for a $700+ hardtail(Giant Rainier, etc). or a $1000+full suspension. In U.S. dollars. It might seem expensive now, but it will be well worth it.
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I have to with the break it - replace it policy. Just because it's an entry level bike doesn't mean it's not a good bike to work with. I can't stand people saying the bikes no good because you didn't pay above a certain amount for it. If you're at a point where you bought a bike that was at the lower cost area, than it's probably in your best interest to wait until something breaks to replace it. I would also move up one step at a time. If something breaks don't go with the top of the line right away. Wait until you need something like that. Maybe go Deore, LX, than XT. What advantage will a new bike offer other than maybe high end components and maybe save you a couple pounds of bike which unless racing probably won't be noticed. When you get into things with weights in the grams than it really won't watter because that so small you won't notice it.
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Originally posted by sebring
I have to with the break it - replace it policy. Just because it's an entry level bike doesn't mean it's not a good bike to work with. I can't stand people saying the bikes no good because you didn't pay above a certain amount for it. If you're at a point where you bought a bike that was at the lower cost area, than it's probably in your best interest to wait until something breaks to replace it. I would also move up one step at a time. If something breaks don't go with the top of the line right away. Wait until you need something like that. Maybe go Deore, LX, than XT. What advantage will a new bike offer other than maybe high end components and maybe save you a couple pounds of bike which unless racing probably won't be noticed. When you get into things with weights in the grams than it really won't watter because that so small you won't notice it.
I have to with the break it - replace it policy. Just because it's an entry level bike doesn't mean it's not a good bike to work with. I can't stand people saying the bikes no good because you didn't pay above a certain amount for it. If you're at a point where you bought a bike that was at the lower cost area, than it's probably in your best interest to wait until something breaks to replace it. I would also move up one step at a time. If something breaks don't go with the top of the line right away. Wait until you need something like that. Maybe go Deore, LX, than XT. What advantage will a new bike offer other than maybe high end components and maybe save you a couple pounds of bike which unless racing probably won't be noticed. When you get into things with weights in the grams than it really won't watter because that so small you won't notice it.
It aaaaaallllllllllllllllllll depends on how its ridden. Alot of what you said can be wrong. Bah.....I dont know what else to say, theres just so much common sense in these cases.
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I would buy tacos for all my friends.
Then i would go ride my bike and quit worrying about silly upgrades and stuff. I would just hit a trail and have a good time, because little parts dont really matter when you're having fun, and they're not essential for the experience. If something breaks, get a new part.
Thats it.
Then i would go ride my bike and quit worrying about silly upgrades and stuff. I would just hit a trail and have a good time, because little parts dont really matter when you're having fun, and they're not essential for the experience. If something breaks, get a new part.
Thats it.
