@rgmtb I mean let's be honest. That bike is for somebody who's just getting into riding bicycles, what did you replace when you first started riding? I'm going to say pedals. You said the seat was fine for you, Then the next thing I would do is the grips. Next I would focus on Tires Comma Because by now you should Be getting used to what kind of grip, and if it's good for your area, and the type of riding you like to do. After that all you got left is a mud guard. To upgrade much beyond that I might start looking at a new bike.
Definitely an upgrade video I'm primarily interested in this model not only because of the dropper post because of the wide tires in the 180 mm on the front brakes perhaps it would be good to get the adapter and I would put on a 180 on the rear of course a good set of flat pedals would be nice and I don't know if the grips our lock on then that would be a good thing I think I would go with black on both it seems to look good on their as opposed to going to a brighter red if I did that I would use fooker regular bearing plastic pedals handsome nice red lock on grips Argo the blackout with some aluminum pedals
Would love to see a few upgrades like high quality fork possibly air hydraulic brakes and a nicer bottom along with a bit better tires and see how just those few things transform the bike as I’m looking into one myself and those would be upgrades I’d be interested in/ capable of doing
Im going to get jumped on likely for this comment but..Ive been saying that MOST people only need entry level bikes..MOST as int 99% of people riding. That dont mean its not smart to upgrade some parts..BUT overall entry level is smart..AND you dont have buyers remorse for spending 1000$ 10,000$ on a bike.
@@rgmtbI spent 675 on a new rockhopper basic.. I like the wider handlebars, 2.35 tires BUT . I hate the fact that a 36/22 2X and a 34 1X is Max chainring this bike can take.😡😞 With this combo you'll use every gear and spin out😞 eventually.
First upgrade the rotors to 180 front and rear. 2nd chainring upgrade to at least 36 tooth if possible. 3rd downgrade tires to 2.35 for a snappy ride IMO
Rotors - I agree. At least the fronts for sure Chain Ring - Also agree but this ring does not come off which is a bummer and 36 might be a bit to big since the cassette does not have that low a gear. Your legs may be stronger than mine Tires - I think it depends on the terrain. These are not that aggressive and rolled pretty fast.
Vote for an upgrade video.
Excellent! So what are ya thinking?
Fork
Pedals
Brakes
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@rgmtb I mean let's be honest. That bike is for somebody who's just getting into riding bicycles, what did you replace when you first started riding? I'm going to say pedals. You said the seat was fine for you, Then the next thing I would do is the grips. Next I would focus on Tires Comma Because by now you should Be getting used to what kind of grip, and if it's good for your area, and the type of riding you like to do. After that all you got left is a mud guard. To upgrade much beyond that I might start looking at a new bike.
Definitely an upgrade video I'm primarily interested in this model not only because of the dropper post because of the wide tires in the 180 mm on the front brakes perhaps it would be good to get the adapter and I would put on a 180 on the rear of course a good set of flat pedals would be nice and I don't know if the grips our lock on then that would be a good thing I think I would go with black on both it seems to look good on their as opposed to going to a brighter red if I did that I would use fooker regular bearing plastic pedals handsome nice red lock on grips Argo the blackout with some aluminum pedals
Would love to see a few upgrades like high quality fork possibly air hydraulic brakes and a nicer bottom along with a bit better tires and see how just those few things transform the bike as I’m looking into one myself and those would be upgrades I’d be interested in/ capable of doing
Good bike to start on and upgrade as you go along. That would be a great series for you to do!
Take a full swig every time he says, “Comp X”! (Dozens?) 😂
Hahahaha! It's either I forget to mention the product name or I say it to much 🤷🏻♂️ Sorry man hahaha
I would upgrade the fork to a rigid fork.
Really? Make this more of a gravel type bike?
@ townie/ commuter
Im going to get jumped on likely for this comment but..Ive been saying that MOST people only need entry level bikes..MOST as int 99% of people riding. That dont mean its not smart to upgrade some parts..BUT overall entry level is smart..AND you dont have buyers remorse for spending 1000$ 10,000$ on a bike.
I agree with you, there’s no need to spend a ton of money on your first bike.
@@rgmtbI spent 675 on a new rockhopper basic.. I like the wider handlebars, 2.35 tires BUT . I hate the fact that a 36/22 2X and a 34 1X is Max chainring this bike can take.😡😞 With this combo you'll use every gear and spin out😞 eventually.
First upgrade the rotors to 180 front and rear. 2nd chainring upgrade to at least 36 tooth if possible. 3rd downgrade tires to 2.35 for a snappy ride IMO
Rotors - I agree. At least the fronts for sure
Chain Ring - Also agree but this ring does not come off which is a bummer and 36 might be a bit to big since the cassette does not have that low a gear. Your legs may be stronger than mine
Tires - I think it depends on the terrain. These are not that aggressive and rolled pretty fast.