sensible or obvious upgrades?

gordonmackay
gordonmackay Posts: 35
edited September 2013 in MTB general
Hi again. Im awaiting delivery of my first new bike.i chose a hybrid (specialized crosstrail sport disc) rather than a mtb as im doing mostly cycle paths with the odd hard packed gentle off road stuff.Having got an excellent deal on the bike i will have around £140 for anything thats a known weak spot etc.does anyone know of anything on these bikes? Heres the spec details.thanks in advance for any info.

frame materialAluminium Alloygears27 speedfork travel60 mmwheel size700CbrakesetTektro DracochainsetSR Suntour, XCR, 9-speed, square spindle, w/ chainguardfront derailleurShimano Acerarear derailleurShimano AcerashiftersShimano SL-M390, RapidfirecassetteShimano 9-speed, 11-32front forkSR Suntour NEXi Coil, Aluminium lower, custom integrated fork crown, mechanical lock-out, 60mm travelwheelsAlloy, double-wall, DISC, 32h

Braking

brake caliper frontTektro Draco, hydraulic disc brake, dual piston, 160mm rotorbrake caliper rearTektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, dual piston, 160mm rotorbrake leversTektro Draco hydraulic brake lever

Drive

bottom bracketCartridge bearing, square spindle w/ crank stop right side, capless boltscassette (rear cogs)Shimano 9-speed, 11-32chainKMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Linkchainring(s)48/36/26, w/ chainguardcrankSR Suntour, XCR, 9-speed, square spindle, w/ chainguardpedalsComposite plastic body, loose ball w/ reflectors

Gearing

derailleur frontShimano M390, top-swing, dual-pullderailleur rearShimano Acera, 9-speedgears27shifter(s)Shimano SL-M390, Rapidfire

General

extrasn/agripsSpecialized BodyGeometry XCT Men's, dual compoundhandlebarSpecialized 25mm XC alloy riser bar, 25.4mm, 8-degree back bendheadset1-1/8" FSA Ahead, semi-integrated, 8mm cone spacersaddleBodyGeometry Targa Sport, 155mmseat postAlloy, 2-bolt head, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mmseat release / collarAlloy clampstemMelt-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 10-degree rise, 25.4mm clamp

Suspension

fork travel60mm travelforksSR Suntour NEXi Coil, Aluminium lower, custom integrated fork crown, mechanical lock-out, 60mm travel

Wheels

hub frontDisc hub, double sealed, ground race, dual lock nuts w/ 17mm contact side, 5mm QR, round disc mounthub rearDisc hub, loose ball, double-sealed, ground race, dual lock nuts w/ 19mm contact side, QRinner tubesSpecialized Schrader valverimsAlloy, double-wall, DISC, 32hspokesStainless, 2.0mm (14g)tire frontSpecialized Trigger Sport, 700x38c, 60TPI, wire beadtire rearSpecialized Trigger Sport, 700x38c, 60TPI, wire beadwheel size700c
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Comments

  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Nothing really bad there, you may as well wait until something wears out.

    Only upgrade I'd make is some rigid forks as the ones on there are undamped and rigid will be more comfortable.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • gordonmackay
    gordonmackay Posts: 35
    Thanks Rookie. Can i ask why a rigid fork is more comfortable? Id have thought the opposite (as i know nothing.) Im intending using lockout on paths and suspension on light trails.i also have a fully adjustable stem with built in shock absorber i may fit as comfort is a major factor due my fragile unhealthy body :oops:
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    A spring without a damper rebounds nastily and resonates (think of a slinky!) and can be worse than rigid although it can depend on how you ride, lockout will allow you to make a comparison.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    Rigid would also be lighter

    Trust me, cheap coil spring forks are nasty things and are really ineffective, and if its hard packed I doubt the forks will even move!
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    Just ride it and change stuff as it wears out... you'll notice little difference from changing forks apart from weight saving if you're just riding cycle paths and forest road.

    Could upgrade to a mtb...
    Santa Cruz Butcher
  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    Other option is just leave the forks in lockout permanently
  • gordonmackay
    gordonmackay Posts: 35
    ej2320 wrote:
    Other option is just leave the forks in lockout permanently


    That makes sense.I have a mountain bike aswell but dont go off road much hence the hybrid made more sense. Will leave it as is for the meentime as enjoy riding it rather than fiddling with it. Thanks for the replies.
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  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    Just upgrade when something brakes or wears out
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Or even breaks......
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • gordonmackay
    gordonmackay Posts: 35
    The Rookie wrote:
    Or even breaks......

    Either or lol
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