So, I have a Trek EX7 and as much as I told myself I would not be upgrading...well, I've upped the Brakes to SLX (which i thought were very necessary), increased my rotors to 180mm FR & RR, Truativ Carbon Handlbar and ESI chunky grippys.
I'm thinking of getting some hoops.....Stans Race Gold or L-Bicycle Carbons. I currently have the Bontrager Duster 29s on mine and converted them to Tubeless and threw on some Schwalbes
They ride fine, but I know I might be able to lose some rotational mass/weight and make the bike more "chuckable" up short, steep, rocky ascents as well as regular climbs. I'm a lighter rider, 145lbs, fairly fit, but do admittedly lack the "heft and muscle" to handle my bike with more overall ease.....I test rode an Ibis Ripley recently and it was just an eye opener - the Ripley was just lighter and handled much better in every situation. I know, of course, I won't be able to completely replicate that. I'm just doing what I can to come close to it, without having to spend $5,500 on a new bike.
And yes, I am working hard to get my strength up, regardless. Running, Crossfit, paddleboarding, etc....I totally agree with Eddy Merckx "Don't buy upgrades, go Up Grades"
Hey If I get these hoops I can always carry them over to a new bike right? Thoughts???
I'm thinking of getting some hoops.....Stans Race Gold or L-Bicycle Carbons. I currently have the Bontrager Duster 29s on mine and converted them to Tubeless and threw on some Schwalbes
And yes, I am working hard to get my strength up, regardless. Running, Crossfit, paddleboarding, etc....I totally agree with Eddy Merckx "Don't buy upgrades, go Up Grades"