I have a 2012 Salsa El Mariachi 3, completely stock and I am going to start making some upgrades this year. I have about $1,000 to spend. Where should I start. Thinking new wheels but that'll probably take the whole budget. Here's the current stock spec:
Drivetrain:
Crankset FSA Comet
Chainring FSA 27/39T
Bottom Bracket FSA External Bearing
Chain KMC X10
Cassette SRAM PG-1030,
Front Derailleur SRAM X5, 2 x 10
Rear Derailleur SRAM X7
Components
Fork RockShox Recon Gold TK 29er
Headset Cane Creek 10-Series
Handlebar Salsa Pro Moto 3
Stem Salsa Pro Moto 3
Front Brake SRAM Elixir 1, 185mm, 6-Bolt
Rear Brake SRAM Elixir 1, 160mm, 6-Bolt
Brake Levers SRAM Elixir 1
Tires Schwalbe Rapid Rob 29 x 2.25"
Front Shifter SRAM X-5 Trigger, 2 x 10
Rear Shifter SRAM X-5 Trigger, 10-Speed
Saddle WTB Silverado
Wheels
Front Hub Formula, Sealed Bearing, 32H, Black
Rear Hub Formula, Sealed Bearing, 32H, Black
Quick Release Formula
Spokes DT Swiss, Champion SG, Black
Nipples DT Swiss, Brass, Silver
Rims Alex XD Comp 29er, 32H
Drivetrain:
Crankset FSA Comet
Chainring FSA 27/39T
Bottom Bracket FSA External Bearing
Chain KMC X10
Cassette SRAM PG-1030,
Front Derailleur SRAM X5, 2 x 10
Rear Derailleur SRAM X7
Components
Fork RockShox Recon Gold TK 29er
Headset Cane Creek 10-Series
Handlebar Salsa Pro Moto 3
Stem Salsa Pro Moto 3
Front Brake SRAM Elixir 1, 185mm, 6-Bolt
Rear Brake SRAM Elixir 1, 160mm, 6-Bolt
Brake Levers SRAM Elixir 1
Tires Schwalbe Rapid Rob 29 x 2.25"
Front Shifter SRAM X-5 Trigger, 2 x 10
Rear Shifter SRAM X-5 Trigger, 10-Speed
Saddle WTB Silverado
Wheels
Front Hub Formula, Sealed Bearing, 32H, Black
Rear Hub Formula, Sealed Bearing, 32H, Black
Quick Release Formula
Spokes DT Swiss, Champion SG, Black
Nipples DT Swiss, Brass, Silver
Rims Alex XD Comp 29er, 32H