Uprgading Boardman Pro FS parts

sansom
sansom Posts: 5
edited October 2011 in MTB buying advice
Hey guys,

As it was my birthday recently I've potentially got a few pennies to spend and am considering upgrading some parts on my '09 Boardman Pro FS, so I thought I'd see what people would suggest.
First up though, the bike is awesome, i love riding it so nothing needs doing, but you know, it's always worth thinking about what could be done :D

The only things I've changed is put on a Ritchey marathon wcs saddle, ritchey grips and wcs bar ends (I like 'em ok), tyres are currently Hutchinson scorpions which are holding up well in the woods round me. I've changed the rear monarch shock (it was leaking air)to an old and basic fox model and the pedals too.That's more than I thought come to think of it.

Anyhow, current spec below, if you've any thoughts be great to hear them.
Thanks

Spec

Brakes: Avid Elixir R carbon hydraulic disc brakes, 160mm rotors (front & rear)
Crank: Truvativ Stylo GXP 44/32/22T
Pedals: Shimano M520
Derailleur Front: SRAM X9
Derailleur Rear: SRAM X0
Shifters : SRAM X9 9 speed
Handlebar: Ritchey Pro Rizer OS 31.8mm
Headset: FSA Orbit integrated cartridge bearing
Saddle: Ritchey marathon wcs
Seat Post: Ritchey Pro 31.6mm
Stem: Ritchey Pro OS 31.8mm
Forks: Rock Shox Reba Race, 120mm travel, Motion Control & compression damping, external floodgate, lockout & 20mm Maxle Lite
Rear Shock: Fox vanilla float R (old model)
Hubs: Sealed bearings, 20mm front axle
Rims: Ritchey WCS Disc 32H
Tyres: Hutchinson scorpion
Boardman Pro FS (2009)

Comments

  • johnsav
    johnsav Posts: 775
    depends what money you are looking at really, but id go for the wheels first off.
  • junglist_matty
    junglist_matty Posts: 1,731
    The rear shock, other than that, it seems a fine bike... as for the wheels, I wouldn't bother unless you want to increase your speed by a tiny amount.... Wait for your current ones to wear out then replace them.
  • junglist_matty
    junglist_matty Posts: 1,731
    The rear shock, other than that, it seems a fine bike... as for the wheels, I wouldn't bother unless you want to increase your speed by a tiny amount.... Wait for your current ones to wear out then replace them.
  • junglist_matty
    junglist_matty Posts: 1,731
    The rear shock, other than that, it seems a fine bike... as for the wheels, I wouldn't bother unless you want to increase your speed by a tiny amount.... Wait for your current ones to wear out then replace them.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Point made but I wouldn't even worry about the shock unless it isn't doing what you want.
    Decent if basic shock.
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  • Pudseyp
    Pudseyp Posts: 3,514
    It's a decent enough spec anyway, possibly I would change the cranks, other than that you can make it more your own quite cheaply, anodised parts are cheap so perhaps new skewers, seatpost clamp, headset spacers, rotor bolts etc add a bit of colour.
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  • d3matt
    d3matt Posts: 510
    The spec is already good, so how about buying some sealed gear cables or a dropper seatpost or some spares like a KMC chain? Or spend your money on some clothing like winter gloves & jacket.

    The best upgrade I've done on my Boardman was the KCNC jockey wheels with ceramic bearings. Expensive, but always spin freely now matter how much mud is clogged up in them and still running smoothly 7 months on. Vastly superior to the SRAM originals.
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  • grim168
    grim168 Posts: 482
    Dropper post !
  • 386ka
    386ka Posts: 479
    Do you have enough stopping power? Maybe a 185 front rotor...
    A much loved, Giant Trance X3 2010

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