Looking to do some light mods to my Diamondback Response SE29

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ClamsCasino

Member
New to MTB and purchased a hardtail a few days ago and took it out to a lake trail. Brakes are not very responsive and stick a bit in the front. Was thinking of getting some new hydraulic disks for it. New grips (current ones are falling apart in my hands) and possibly a more comfortable seat. I'm 6'2'' and 170lbs on a medium frame so it does feel slightly small for me but not bad for a starter bike. Any help or recommendations on this would be appreciated!

Specs of the Diamondback Response Mountain Bike​

  • Frame sizes are 16 inches, 18 inches, 20 inches, and 22 inches
  • Frame is 6061-T6 aluminum; machined headtube, with disc mounts, and forged drop outs with a replaceable hanger
  • Fork is SR Suntour XCT 100mm travel; 28.6mm stanchions
  • Headset is zero stack ahead 1.125 inches
  • Cranks are MTB alloy arm (24/32/42t)
  • Front derailleur is Shimano TX50 dual pull
  • Rear derailleur is Shimano Altus 7-speed
  • Bottom bracket is sealed cartridge
  • Cog set is Shimano HG20 7-speed Cassette
  • Shifter is Shimano EF-51 Easyfire 7-speed
  • Chain is KMC0Z51
  • Front hub is 32h SL-7 alloy, with CNC disc mount
  • Rear hub is 32h SL-7 alloy cassette, with CNC disc mount
  • Spokes are black 14g stainless steel
  • Rims are 32h Diamondback SL-7 double-wall
  • Wheel size is 29 inches
  • Tires are WTB Wolverine Comp 29 inches by 2.2 inches
  • Brakes are Promax DSK-310 mechanical disc, with 6 inch rotors
  • Brake levers are Shimano integrated lever
  • Pedals are DB toe clip compatible platform
  • Handlebar is steel riser
  • Grips are 15mm DB4L 135mm Kraton
  • Seat is DB low profile All Mountain saddle
  • Seat post is DB SL309p alloy micro adjust (30.9mm)
 
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ClamsCasino

ClamsCasino

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I should probably add that I do mainly easy trails and would like to get into some more aggressive terrain as I get more comfortable!
 

Jameshow

Veteran
New brakes - Hydraulics.

New gears 10spd.

New rear wheel as I'm thinking it will be screw on freewheel.

Probably going to cost you £300++?
 

All uphill

Still rolling along
You could try new pads and brake cables.

Then I'd suggest getting out there riding the easy trails until you are ready to buy a bike with hydraulic brakes. As #Jameshow suggests upgrading quickly becomes expensive.
 
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