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I am planning on a season of XC racing this year, and would like to upgrade my bike a bit!
It is a whyte 529 hardtail which I like riding and am comfortable on, I can't afford a new bike but have about £500 to spend on upgrades!
I was thinking of the fork (which is a rock shox xc 28 coil job) and some better wheels, but really haven't a clue where to start.
So any advice? If possible I would like to get a through axle front just to future proof things.....and because everyone seems to say they are better, but have not got a clue about what a good fork/wheel combo for Xc would be at my budget!
If it makes any difference I am quite a big lad (89kgs) but am trying to lose some weight!
Fork and wheels are going to be the biggest performance upgrades. After that I'd go for a 1x drivetrain (unless it already is of course).
If it makes any difference I am quite a big lad (89kgs) but am trying to lose some weight!
I'd be looking there to start with, unless you've got <10% body fat.
If you want to spend money a decent set of handmade wheels and light(ish) tyres would make a noticeable difference. Then use the rest on some short travel air forks. Though you'll probably have to go second hand to make it worth your while.
It's 3*9 so as far as you can get 🙂
any suggestions for brands of wheels or forks that would be an improvement but still under budget? I would like hope but I think that would blow my budget completely 🙂
I have lost 7kgs since I decided to get back into shape......but I still have 8kgs to go to get back to my former sporting weight 🙂 yes I did eat all the pies!
If you're after a new fork is be looking at the German websites, I just picked up a 2015 Reba RL 29'er with 15mm thru axle for £290, which is £60 cheaper than anywhere I could find over here.
What are the standard wheels? Superstar may be worth a look as they keep having sales on wheels
I have lost 7kgs since I decided to get back into shape......but I still have 8kgs
Good work, keep at it.
Not sure what the standard wheels are, they seem to be whyte branded hubs on some rims! I suspect given the bike was £699 they are not going to be the best!
Prettying anything will be better then