o0jack0o Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Hello! What would you guys suggest too upgrade on my stock (thinking about Christmas and birthday!)? Both brakes work well so not upgrading them =) This is my current thinking:New high rise bars to give it a more trialsy feelSingle speed conversion (Removal of sprocket and derailleur and adding spacers as it is already single speed)New pedals? (They are fine but the outside on both is bent quite a bit inwards and can feel it a bit) Any suggestions for products would be great =) Thanks, Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 A new frame! For the love of everyones eyesight a new frame is a must. They dont ride very nice either from the ones Ive ridden. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Single speed fo' sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0jack0o Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Awww, I like it aha =) Not a new frame sorryyyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Im kidding;) Theyre funky looking things. Singlespeed for sure, and pedals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0jack0o Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Ha, everyone has different opinions Any suggestions on pedals? I was thinking some Echo TR Platforms but they are £50 and not really sure what to look for in a pedal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Wellgo magnesiums are a great all rounder. Very cheap on eBay and light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0jack0o Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Thanks, never heard of those before but they look like good quality and a good price too =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customrider-Rhys Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 I was thinking some Echo TR Platforms but they are £50 and not really sure what to look for in a pedal? defintly get a set of the TR's ive got some, they look good feel great are really grippy, plenty of platform area aswell, oh and there light! defintly not regretted spending the money 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0jack0o Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Yes, I have tried them and they felt really nice so I am quite tempted =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Get a higher stem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0jack0o Posted October 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Yeah, i'm also considering this but think i will see how it is once i've got high-rise bars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Get Echo Platforms for sure, if you can you could get them second hand, lowest I've seen them second hand is around 20-25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinfor Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I like the Echo platforms, nice and big with plenty of grip! They are really sharp though (like the body is sharp, not like old trialtech race ones..) and for some reason my pins keep falling off but thats probably down to my riding.. All in all i higly recomend them! Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0jack0o Posted October 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Sounds like the echo platforms are the don! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 You don't need to go crazy with the high rise stuff. That bike according to a little internet searching is only +30 bb where as most stocks these days are around the +55 range. Maybe Just get some TT high rise bars but stick with that stem. Single speed is the way to go. Will knock a load of weight off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Gosden Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I'd definetly recommend changing your bars but only to suit you, see if you are able to try some different angle's out praps on a friends bike or something before jumping to high rise stuff when you may not like it also id change the wheels to shed some weight or just change of rims/hubs for lighter ones and free of cost you could do some mods to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0jack0o Posted October 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 You don't need to go crazy with the high rise stuff. That bike according to a little internet searching is only +30 bb where as most stocks these days are around the +55 range. Maybe Just get some TT high rise bars but stick with that stem. Single speed is the way to go. Will knock a load of weight off Yeah I think i will just get some new bar which are higher ( have tried my cousins and i like the feel) and then stick with the stem! I'd definetly recommend changing your bars but only to suit you, see if you are able to try some different angle's out praps on a friends bike or something before jumping to high rise stuff when you may not like it also id change the wheels to shed some weight or just change of rims/hubs for lighter ones and free of cost you could do some mods to it. Bars as said above but i'm pretty happy with the wheels ect as i'm really not good enough to notice the difference at the moment or in the near future =) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Gosden Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Yeah I think i will just get some new bar which are higher ( have tried my cousins and i like the feel) and then stick with the stem! Bars as said above but i'm pretty happy with the wheels ect as i'm really not good enough to notice the difference at the moment or in the near future =) Fair play, are you going to upload some pictures of it with the changes after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0jack0o Posted October 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Yeah i will do, but it won't be for a while yet, as i don't have my bike till i get back from uni for Christmas and so will be after Christmas i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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