Kevoffthetee
On the road to nowhere
- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne
evening folks, needing a hand from the dirty side of the forum. Myself and a few of my cycle club have decided we need some off roading in our lives, but my bike is way below par and I haven't got the funds for a full susser with expensive components
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/revel.1/7096/43412/
I have a 3x8 speed Giant Revel 1 which is 100% stock and original parts, including suntour's shambolic XCT80 forks and Shimano rapid shift/brake lever combo and BR415 disk brakes. I need advice on upgrades on a budget and any advice is good advice so many thanks in advance.
Tyres: thinking some Schwalbe Smart Sam 26x2.25 or equivalent at around the heavily discount price of £15
Forks: need straight stem and have no experience in this area
Brakes: currently has br416 with 160mm rotors so am thinking Avid bb7's
Shifters/levers: as these are combines I'm not sure it's worth changing
Wheels/hub: it's running 8 speed but unsure if the hub will take a 9or10speed cassette which may have an effect on whether I change the shifters/levers
Also, If anyone has any parts for sale, let me know
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/revel.1/7096/43412/
I have a 3x8 speed Giant Revel 1 which is 100% stock and original parts, including suntour's shambolic XCT80 forks and Shimano rapid shift/brake lever combo and BR415 disk brakes. I need advice on upgrades on a budget and any advice is good advice so many thanks in advance.
Tyres: thinking some Schwalbe Smart Sam 26x2.25 or equivalent at around the heavily discount price of £15
Forks: need straight stem and have no experience in this area
Brakes: currently has br416 with 160mm rotors so am thinking Avid bb7's
Shifters/levers: as these are combines I'm not sure it's worth changing
Wheels/hub: it's running 8 speed but unsure if the hub will take a 9or10speed cassette which may have an effect on whether I change the shifters/levers
Also, If anyone has any parts for sale, let me know