Best upgrades for Kona King Kikapu?

scak456

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

supersonic

how long have you had the bike, and what budget do you have? Is it a one off upgrade?

scak456

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
SK

supersonic

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.

The Spiderman

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.

scak456

Cool

Thanks guys

Best place to source a set of those wheels?

Cheers
SK

supersonic

try merlin cycles.