Done: Nothing left to upgrade
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They arent Philly style, they come out wider than the stock drops btw.
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Weinman DP-18's w/formula hubs (Harris)
Miche Seatpost (Craigslist score $50)
Thompson Elite Stem (Craigslist score $30)
Brooks Swallow (Lickbike.com)
Andel cranks (46 tooth) (Bens)
MKS GR-9 pedals (Harris)
Soma Clips (Harris)
$10 Noname risers (Cambridge Bicycle)
EAI 16 tooth Cog (Harris)
Goldfinger brake lever (from somewhere)
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Spots where there is room to upgrade:
wheels
bars
frame
I've heard you can get a bareknuckle fork with the frame. Both would be a pretty good upgrade.
wheels
bars
frame
I've heard you can get a bareknuckle fork with the frame. Both would be a pretty good upgrade.
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So the only way to successfully "upgrade" a bike is to completely replace everything including the frame with the highest end components possible regardless of budgetary concerns?
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There comes a point where further upgrading hits a glass ceiling and it's just a pissing match to see who can bling out their ride the most.
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Like I said, I'm sure you love your bike and more power to you. But there's still plenty of room to upgrade. Hell, you just said yourself that you have a $10 set of risers on there.
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FWIW, I used to agree with you on clipless shoes until I actually went balls out and tried them.
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