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Old 09-19-12 | 09:50 PM
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New rider, thinking of upgrading - could use help or advice

Here's my current bike:




I would love a newer modern style, like a Fuji or something with better preformance. But also I might be willing to settle for a good cheap wheelset. I hate my back tire due to it's tread.

Any other feedback you can give me would be great!

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So, you need a wheelset because your tire is ****ty?

You should probably get new handlebars, your tape looks dirty.
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Old 09-19-12 | 09:53 PM
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So, you need a wheelset because your tire is ****ty?

You should probably get new handlebars, your tape looks dirty.
Did that get auto-censored? I don't know what you're asking.... And yeah haha I do need new tape :/
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Did that get auto-censored? I don't know what you're asking.... And yeah haha I do need new tape :/
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Old 09-19-12 | 10:01 PM
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Yeah, I got it...

Are you saying my tire is? Or asking if that's what I meant?
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You want to trade it or make it look like a Fuji?

You hate the back tire so start with that. What else don't YOU like about it?
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Old 09-19-12 | 10:06 PM
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You want to trade it or make it look like a Fuji?

You hate the back tire so start with that. What else don't YOU like about it?
Well, I'd like a Fuji. I love their classic track, but $500 is a bit steep. Or really anything similar, a more new age one, with deep v rims. But really that's the only thing I don't like. Drivetrain's a bit squeaky.
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Old 09-19-12 | 10:52 PM
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Old 09-19-12 | 11:25 PM
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Very helpful!
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