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Hello - I'm a fairly new rider. I have a road and a mountain bike and I try to switch between the two when I get the chance. Anyhow, I got started with biking during the lockdown last summer. I bought a used 2018 Marlin 5 for $275. For the price and condition,, I thought this was a decent deal since I honestly don't have a budget to splurge. I've read a lot of info saying it's not worth upgrading entry level bikes and I understand where the logic is coming from. Anyhow, this question is not about what to upgrade, rather, I wanted to know how to differentiate better parts when it comes to replacing worn out items. For example, the rear tires on my Marlin 5 is due to be replaced very soon. Instead of just buying a replacment tire of the same size/brand, what other considerations do I need to think of? I read somewhere that going tubeless is an easy upgrade... and with the abundance of tire options, which is good brand to stick with? Are the tires sold at Amazon ok? I do like to tinker a lot myself and I do plan on doing maintenance work myself... my rear disc pads are also nearing its life, should I then go get a bigger brake kit, or just stick with the oem spec?
I guess I'm not really trying to upgrade, but if I'm already replacing worn out parts, might as well improve on it... I also don't mind putting on used parts for a more cost effective approach... thanks and sorry for this long newbie post
I guess I'm not really trying to upgrade, but if I'm already replacing worn out parts, might as well improve on it... I also don't mind putting on used parts for a more cost effective approach... thanks and sorry for this long newbie post