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Questions tagged [upgrades]

Questions referring to the process of replacing current components and frames with newer, better versions

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When is it not okay to cheap out on bike parts?

Cycling is a very expensive hobby. So I tend to buy stuff not from famous brands like FSA and so on. But is it safe to do that? Cheap handlebars will send me flying like Superman one day. What parts of the bike I should never buy cheap?
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Should I update my Bontrager Litespeed mountain bike?

I have Bontrager Litespeed frame mountain bike, custom-built back in 1996. it hasn't been ridden much and been stored. Still in excellent shape. I'm no longer going mountain biking and thinking of updating the bike with new components, making more…
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Upgrading from a freewheel type to cassette type

I'm kinda new for this, I am planning upgrade my bike from a freewheel type to a cassette type. How can I determine the cogs for the cassette type? My old bike has 8-speed freewheel cogs gears which range from 13T-28T.
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Will a 9-speed Tiagra shifter work with a 9-speed cassette and a 10-speed Ultegra derailleur?

My son's race bike currently has a mixture of components... A 9-speed 14-25 cassette (juniors race cassette), Tiagra shifters, 105 rear derailleur, Tiagra triple front derailleur and Tiagra triple crankset. He would like to upgrade to an Ultegra…
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Looking to replace 700c tires with mountain bike like tires

I have a scott sportster 55 2012 with araya 700c tx 733 tire rims. The bike comes with disc brakes , so there's a good amount of room above the tires on the front & back. Can I replace my skinny tires with some more mountain bike like? And what…
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Changing crankset - axle length

I am looking to replace the crankset, cassette and chain on my commute bike as they have gone rusty. Currently, it has Nexave T303 cranks on. I have not managed to find their official specs. On http://www.sheldonbrown.com/bbsize.html they are…
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Upgrading Groupset: Old to New

First time here. Am thinking of upgrading my '86 Schwinn Peloton's brakes, shifters, and derailleurs with lightly used indexed Tiagras including brifters. I ride the bike so much that I really want to feel safe in traffic and see what lighter,…
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Shifter Options for 105 3x9 upgrade

I am in the process of upgrading my road bike from 3x9 Sora FD/Tiagra RD with Sora shifters to 3x9 105 FD/RD. Any suggestions on shifter upgrades? Derailleurs have been replaced, have new SRAM 9spd cassette and chain, all work OK, but would like…
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Giant SCR 2015 upgrade options?

I have a 2015 Giant SCR2. That has Shimano Claris. Outdated by now 2x8. I’m thinking of an upgrade to Shimano 105 5800 or Tiagra. Which one will fit and do I need to change the wheel?
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what should ibe the first thing i upgrade on my bike?

i have a specialized hardrock 2011. i want to improve the capabilities of my bike but am on a budget so cant get a new one. I would like to upgrade the fork, brakes or gears and im looking for something in the range of £50-£150. anyone have any…
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Are there any streamliner producers?

Anyone seen ready-made bike aero extensions or streamliner producer ? Not asking about velomobiles. Looking for something between. Are there any significant improvements of common bicycle in terms of effectivity (aerodynamics), comfort (covering,…
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