[bikeuphill9]

Hey all,

Over the past year I have been bitten by the endurance bug. This summer I have gotten serious about training and had a good performance at the Cowbell this weekend. I know that my own fitness is the single biggest improvement that I can make to my overall performance. But I would like to make a few upgrades to my bike anyway. I work at a bike shop so get decent deals on a lot of parts, so keep that in mind.

Rush 600

upgrades already in place...

Pushed Fox Float
Maxxis Ignitors eXCeptions 2.1
XT 11-32 cassette
Formula Oro K18 brakes
Ritchey WCS alu. flat bar
Time ATAC pedals
Truvative crank (something we had laying around the shop)

I was thinking of upgrading the wheels to either Mavic Crossmax SLR or Stans Olympic w/lefty and AC hubs. Any other ideas for decent lefty compatible wheels that are under 700.

After that what would you all consider upgrading?

Thanks for the advice.

 

[mtbtiago]

for that amount of $$, you can have a wheelset built for you...I opted to not go with Crossmax because the spokes can be difficult to replace if you are on a road trip and you break a spoke, etc...
I ended up getting a wheelset built with Hope II hubs, and Stan's rims - have been very happy with the setup.

 

[c_m_shooter]

I would guess, just ride lots and have good lights.