08-21-2011, 10:15 AM
Hi All
I've been riding for awhile, but usually had my LBS do any work on my bike so my knowledge on repairs etc is very limited. I have a Rocky Mountain Vapor, I think it is a 2007. I usually ride the road and dykes, some trail. Instead of buying a new bike, I decided to do some upgrades (which I will do myself). I want to do the forks, possibly change brakes to disc and the drive system. So I have a bunch of questions:
1) are an upgrade to disc brakes worth it? I have been happy with my v brakes
2) when I upgrade the drive system, I have read that a 10 speed is the way to go, thoughts anyone?
3) when upgrading the drive, does that mean a new bb, cranks, cassette, shifters all at one time? Especially if I move to 2 rings from my current 3?
Hope this post makes sense and I can get some help. Thanks
I've been riding for awhile, but usually had my LBS do any work on my bike so my knowledge on repairs etc is very limited. I have a Rocky Mountain Vapor, I think it is a 2007. I usually ride the road and dykes, some trail. Instead of buying a new bike, I decided to do some upgrades (which I will do myself). I want to do the forks, possibly change brakes to disc and the drive system. So I have a bunch of questions:
1) are an upgrade to disc brakes worth it? I have been happy with my v brakes
2) when I upgrade the drive system, I have read that a 10 speed is the way to go, thoughts anyone?
3) when upgrading the drive, does that mean a new bb, cranks, cassette, shifters all at one time? Especially if I move to 2 rings from my current 3?
Hope this post makes sense and I can get some help. Thanks