Upgrading my Cannondale R400
TrickyT
Posts: 16
I have an old Cannondale R400 that I purchased in 1995. It has done me well over the years, but not been abused as much as my MTB.
I was going to purchase a new bike to try and inspire me to get out more. However my brother in law has stripped down the frame and is going to give in a funky new respray.
The existing parts on it are RSX 7 speed, but I have upgraded the hubs to Shimano 105. The gearing in a RSX 36/46 witha RSX 11/24 rear cog.
I have cleaned up all of the parts and the all 'look' ok, apart from the chain.
Do I change any of the parts now while I have the chance, or keep them as everything is compatible. Don't want to spend a huge amount as I would need to change most of the groupset to make it all compatible.
I am 16 stone in weight so saving a few grams here and there will not matter.
My thought are to go for a carbon fork as the 2.8 aluminum one is not very forgiving. The only issue is that I will need to find a 1" threaded fork.
I also think that a decent saddle make make my adventures more forgiving on my rear end.
Any advice will be appreciated.
I am looking at trying to get a few 100 milers under my belt this year.
Regards
Trevor
I was going to purchase a new bike to try and inspire me to get out more. However my brother in law has stripped down the frame and is going to give in a funky new respray.
The existing parts on it are RSX 7 speed, but I have upgraded the hubs to Shimano 105. The gearing in a RSX 36/46 witha RSX 11/24 rear cog.
I have cleaned up all of the parts and the all 'look' ok, apart from the chain.
Do I change any of the parts now while I have the chance, or keep them as everything is compatible. Don't want to spend a huge amount as I would need to change most of the groupset to make it all compatible.
I am 16 stone in weight so saving a few grams here and there will not matter.
My thought are to go for a carbon fork as the 2.8 aluminum one is not very forgiving. The only issue is that I will need to find a 1" threaded fork.
I also think that a decent saddle make make my adventures more forgiving on my rear end.
Any advice will be appreciated.
I am looking at trying to get a few 100 milers under my belt this year.
Regards
Trevor
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