upgrade help!

rustybug69
rustybug69 Posts: 120
edited July 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
just back into my bikes and need some advice on some future plans! i've got a 2007 gt avalanche and was thinking of upgrading the components (forks brakes gearset etc) is it worth it on this frame(and what would you use on a budget of £600) - i mainly ride xc. or would i be better buying something out of the box? all suggestions welcome - even piss takes at my lack of knowledge! :?

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  • ddoogie
    ddoogie Posts: 4,159
    You have a decent frame upon which to upgrade. With £600 you could certainly improve it a lot as well.

    A set of Rockshox Rebas for the forks. Some XT brakes and crankset. Some Mavic XC717 on Hope ProII hubs would also be a tasty choice. Some new tyres are a must. If you have any cash left over I would spend it on upgrading contact points like pedals, grips, saddles.
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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Can I ask what components you already have, and why you need to upgrade so soon?
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  • rustybug69
    rustybug69 Posts: 120
    bog standard - i'm happy with the frame just find the brakes iffy and the fork a bit springy. is the 3 the same frame as the expert? would there be anything better out of the box for a budget of £600 plus whatever i can get for my gt? started to ride good sessions 3-4 times a week so can justify the expensive - guess i'm addicted to bikes again! :wink:
  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    Upgrading a new bike does'nt make much financial sense,and you will always get better value for money buying a complete new bike,than upgrading.

    For the the price that you would get for your Avalanche plus £600 you could be looking at a very nice hardtail.Take a look at the Rock Lobster 853 or Tig Team,which have full XT and decent handbuilt wheels.Or you will soon be able to get a current model like the Expert reduced,as the new 2008 models come on stream.

    Having said that there is something addictive about upgrading,and I have extensively upgraded my own Giant XTC.From my own experience,I can tell you the most noticeable perfomance upgrade I made was to upgrade the forks.

    RS rebas are great forks,and you can get them from Merlin cycles for £225.

    Tyres made a big difference too,and are a relatively cheap.

    In what way are your brakes iffy?It might be just that they need set up properly.

    I would upgrade forks,and wheels/tyres before brakes.
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