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Anonymous Thu 28 Jul 2022 16:31:33 No.1832087 View View Reply Original Report

Quoted By: >>1832090 >>1832128 >>1832211 >>1832222

Hello /n/,

I've had this bike for a couple of months and I'm really starting to enjoy cycling so I thought I should start and upgrade it.

What parts should I focus on upgrading?

Here's the bike: argos.co.uk/product/9456473

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 28 Jul 2022 16:53:32 No.1832090 Report

Quoted By: >>1832093

>>1832087
you dont upgrade unless something is giving you problems or broke. the only """upgrade""" I recommend to people, is after you wear out the stock tires that come with it is to get some nice ones.

this "upgrade" nonsense is consoomerism, stop yourself before it consooms YOU

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 28 Jul 2022 16:57:46 No.1832093 Report

Quoted By: >>1832094

>>1832090
Thanks anon.

The tyres are absolute shit as well as the pedals so I'll look to upgrade them.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 28 Jul 2022 17:00:14 No.1832094 Report

Quoted By: >>1832096

>>1832093
if its the stock plastic pedals that come on demo bikes I usually recommend people change those too, mostly because Iv had those break on me several times while climbing so I just consider them unsafe.
I usually just recommend people get those chinese knock off pedals called Fooker, theyre usually on amazong for 20 bucks or so. If you think its morally wrong then you can get the originals which are raceface chesters. if you want to spend way more then look into crankbros or MKS.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 28 Jul 2022 17:06:31 No.1832096 Report

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>>1832094
Thanks anon, I appreciate your help

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 28 Jul 2022 17:26:02 No.1832109 Report

Quoted By: >>1832120 >>1832130

My suggestion is to treat it like a 250 quid bike and ride it as long as it lasts while saving up money for a not 250 quid bike. Minor comfort improvements like tires, pedals or the saddle notwithstanding.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 28 Jul 2022 17:46:19 No.1832120 Report

Quoted By: >>1832130

>>1832109
i was going to say this. i don't want to shit on your bike; any bike is a good bike and the important thing is that you're enjoying yourself. but cheap bicycles aren't really worth upgrading aside from stuff that wears out. it doesn't make much sense to hang a bunch of nice parts on a cheapo frame. if you find you're really riding a lot in a year or whatever, and you want something that feels lighter/sportier/faster/what-have-you, then replace what you have. and after spending some more time riding you'll have a better sense of what you want out of a bike

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 28 Jul 2022 18:14:32 No.1832128 Report

Quoted By: >>1832130 >>1832133

>>1832087
Talking about how the bike looks the worst things are the handlebars and the crankset, while the crankset is the cheapest and easiest thing to change the handlebar are bitches but giving the type of shifter you're rolling im confident you can to the job yourself.
On the mechanic side you can swap the flywheel with a megarange one to for steep hills since you lack a chain ring on front.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 28 Jul 2022 18:27:26 No.1832130 Report

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>>1832109
>>1832120
>>1832128
this one off thread is over, why are you still posting?

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 28 Jul 2022 18:27:36 No.1832131 Report

Quoted By: >>1832133 >>1832136

Thanks lads, I'll definitely only make minor upgrades while I save up for a better bike.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 28 Jul 2022 18:29:38 No.1832133 Report

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>>1832128
this is a troll post by the way >>1832131

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 28 Jul 2022 18:34:25 No.1832136 Report

Quoted By: >>1832146

>>1832131
Please enjoy it in the process. Just because it's an entry level bike doesn't mean you can't enjoy it.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 28 Jul 2022 18:48:02 No.1832146 Report

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>>1832136
Yes it's very enjoyable as well as the added bonus of losing weight, thank you

Anonymous

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Anonymous Thu 28 Jul 2022 19:06:47 No.1832148 Report

Quoted By: >>1832149

Tinker with it, have fun, take it to a bike co-op, ask an enthusiastic but non-shill bike mechanic what to tune. Swap a few minor things to make it feel truly yours. Peel off the stickers if you hate the argos brand connotations, take out the superfluous bolts and spoke protector plate, rewrap the bar tape if you want a custom colour and swap the reflectors for 3M tape if you want a more streamlined looking bike.

The only upgrades I could see being worth it are:
>new tyres
when your old ones wear out, buy a pair of sale price end-of-production good tyres eg conti 4k or lightly worn ebay special from a high end brand. This will transform the bike speed, comfort and grip.
>aliexpress carbon seatpost
Look at the weightweenies forum for the best brand. This will make a big difference to vibration and comfort. Cut it to size too.
>second hand carbon fork
vibration
~£100 total
>fenders
for UK grimy weather (helps keep drivechain clean in dry dust too), SKS chromoplastic from Planet X are cheap good stuff or Crud Racer mk3 for lightest on the market, cheap and removable.

There's a lot of marketing designed to make you feel inadequate about your bike, and lots of people constantly chase marginal upgrades. But once you have nice tyres, a comfy saddle and a good fit, there's very little reason to upgrade. I have a ~£1500 tuned custom bike made using high end components that would probably total £5k new, and a £60 shitheap commuter from facebook marketplace with one working brake and mismatched tyre sizes, but I can honestly say I struggle to point out anything but very subtle differences in feel and how well they do the job. A passing normie riding both would struggle to say that one is a huge margin better than the other.

Save the money for more worthwhile projects, buy a nice bike when your life is in order, your income is higher and as a reward when you've lost your weight or reached a fitness goal.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 28 Jul 2022 19:07:54 No.1832149 Report

Quoted By: >>1832150

>>1832148
this is a troll post btw

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 28 Jul 2022 19:08:46 No.1832150 Report

Quoted By: >>1832151

>>1832149
No it's not lol

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 28 Jul 2022 19:10:32 No.1832151 Report

Quoted By: >>1832152 >>1832222

>>1832150
then do the board a favor and kill yourself retard

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 28 Jul 2022 19:11:50 No.1832152 Report

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>>1832151
Use your words anon, what's got your panties in a twist

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 28 Jul 2022 22:37:40 No.1832211 Report

Quoted By:

>>1832087
buy a pair of ISSI stomp pedals to replace the stupid foot retention pedals. Or raceface chesters.

buy a new set of tires once the season is over or your old ones worn out. I suggest Conti 5ks. They are about twice as much as a normal tire but you can really feel the difference.

If you really want to, put $100 a month away in the bank and in 3 years when you have ridden this bike a ton you can upgrade to the absolute newest bike in that $3000 price range- if you so desire.

Your current bike works well as specced so it wouldn't be worth it to upgrade. Just keep this in great shape and save for a new bike years later.

Also buy:

A chain stretch checker tool (less than 10 euro) to check the chain which you replace if it is stretched. replacing a chain on time saves $ because only the chain gets damaged.

Maybe buy a water bottle holder and a nice insulated water bottle like camelback podium. Oh and a bell.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 28 Jul 2022 22:57:47 No.1832222 Report

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>>1832087
Saddle if you don't like the current one, maybe bar tape, tires if you just feel like spending money. Otherwise it's an irredeemable shitheap top to bottom.

>>1832151
this

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