..Just brought a GT Zakar elite 2011 :)

355858
355858 Posts: 20
edited June 2011 in MTB beginners
hi guys,

just blew 1200 on a new bike what the first thing that will need upgrading? lol

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Why do you want to upgrade a brand new bike?! WOuld be better to spend more in the first place!
  • getonyourbike
    getonyourbike Posts: 2,648
    I think he means stuff like pedals etc. Pedals straight away, grips if you don't like the stock ones and saddle if it realy doesn't suit you.
  • 355858
    355858 Posts: 20
    which pedals would be best to go for?
  • getonyourbike
    getonyourbike Posts: 2,648
    Superstar Nanos or Wellgo MG1s is the forum answer.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Why don't you ride it first.
    In my experience it's generally the rider needs upgrading.
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  • lesz42
    lesz42 Posts: 690
    cooldad wrote:
    Why don't you ride it first.
    In my experience it's generally the rider needs upgrading.



    This :)
    Giant Trance X0 (08) Reverb, Hope Hoops 5.1D, XT brakes, RQ BC, Works Components headset 1.5
  • hucking_fell
    hucking_fell Posts: 1,056
    Tyres are the 1st thing I usually change.
    More freerange chicken than Freeride God
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  • stuisnew
    stuisnew Posts: 366
    Have to agree with the others, you wont know what you don't like or doesn't work until you have put in some miles :D

    Generally some of the finishing kit is cheaper on bikes, so tyres, grips, saddle, stems etc may be places to look but much better to wear bits out than go straight to upgrading!
  • sc999cs
    sc999cs Posts: 596
    SPD pedals :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
    Steve C