Best upgrades for Kona King Kikapu?
scak456
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Hi
I've got one of these:
http://www.konabikes.co.uk/2k7bikes/king_kikapu_2k7.php
What's the best upgrades I can make to reduce weight and improve performance?
Changed very little so far: New grips, saddle & chain.
What would you change?
Thinking wheels?
Cheers
SK
I've got one of these:
http://www.konabikes.co.uk/2k7bikes/king_kikapu_2k7.php
What's the best upgrades I can make to reduce weight and improve performance?
Changed very little so far: New grips, saddle & chain.
What would you change?
Thinking wheels?
Cheers
SK
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how long have you had the bike, and what budget do you have? Is it a one off upgrade?0
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12 months.
Considering getting a new bike next year but aware that I haven't really got good value from the KKK, so wondering if by upgrading it I can prolong the life and avoid buying new bike.
Budget 500+ max all in?
Cheers
SK0 -
a big budget! Wheels are the obvious place to start, something like xt hubs on mavic 717 rims would be lighter and smoother. Xtr hubs even better. New fork like a reba will shed nearly a pound, but wont feel much different to the tora. Always go for the best kevlar beaded tyres you can afford. I wouldnt change brakes if you like them, and would keep the drivetrain until it wears out. Carbon bars worth considering.0
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When the cassette needs chnaging ,going to an XT cassette is an easy way to save some weight for little cost.Otherwise ,go with sonic`s suggestions as above.2006 Giant XTC
2010 Giant Defy Advanced
2016 Boardman Pro 29er
2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
2017 Canondale Supersix Evo0 -
Cool
Thanks guys
Best place to source a set of those wheels?
Cheers
SK0 -
try merlin cycles.0