First off im new to the forum so hi to everyone, im hoping that people could help me out with some questions I have.
I am looking to upgrade my current hardtail rather than purchase another.
I currently have a standard Kona shred 2009.
I use this bike as a bit of an all rounder but the main things I do will be trail riding some downhill sections and dirt jumps.
I was hoping that someone could help me out with improving my bike, I have noticed that gear change is a little sloppy so was planning on removing the front shifter and just sticking with the 8 speed on the back. I was thinking of upgrading the shifter and taking a link out of the chain to improve changing gear.
As for my budget I dont want to go to mad but would like to have a nice stiff setup that will take a little bit of everything if that is possible.
Any other help is appreciated.
I am looking to upgrade my current hardtail rather than purchase another.
I currently have a standard Kona shred 2009.
I use this bike as a bit of an all rounder but the main things I do will be trail riding some downhill sections and dirt jumps.
I was hoping that someone could help me out with improving my bike, I have noticed that gear change is a little sloppy so was planning on removing the front shifter and just sticking with the 8 speed on the back. I was thinking of upgrading the shifter and taking a link out of the chain to improve changing gear.
As for my budget I dont want to go to mad but would like to have a nice stiff setup that will take a little bit of everything if that is possible.
Any other help is appreciated.