Expensive upgrade that though dez? Not to mention the lead time... Couldn’t you have just gone on a skills day?
Guess it might've sped up the improvements, yes 😆
Kinda bike
Elite Direto Smart Turbo trainer from non smart Cycleops2 fluid trainer.
This along with the Sufferfest app makes Turbo trainer sessions "almost" enjoyable. And of course the fitness improvement makes real cycling far more enjoyable.
Apart from that all previously mentioned
1x11
dropper posts
oh, and new riding group, all of whom are\were faster than me so forced\inspired me to improve 🙂
Most recently I'd have to say the RRP Proguard max protection mudguard has been the most game changing upgrade I've made. I thought my mudhugger was effective...
Also, 2019 airspring upgrade on the Pikes totally made the fork.
Oh, and after years of compromising on tyre carcasses attempting to save on rotating weight and suffering many a ride ruined by split tyres, I made the move to a doubledown on the rear and its proved fit and forget, and not wanting to jinx it, but been bombproof in the rough stuff. So nice not having to back off 🤘
Recently, Debonair shaft for my Pikes and Mac-Ride seat.
@breadcrumb – did you find a U.K. source for the Mac Ride or did you import?
I managed to pick one up while I was in the U.S.
I'm fairly sure they have a UK distributer. Drop them an email, they're good to deal with.
A dropper post, any I have bought or used in the last 6 years.
Electric motor
In this order:
- Coil suspension (although i upgraded 20 years ago)
- Dropper post
- Tubeless tyres
- Light, wide rims.
All the rest is just periphery nice-to-haves'.
Works Components angle-adjust headset for the TB2 - really improved its stability (and my confidence!) on the steeper descents while only marginally compromising its responsiveness and climbing ability. Still a great bike.
Oneup EDC Tool
Air shaft mod on my Pike was a big upgrade. Not sure where I saw it done first, but drilling a small hole on the negative side of the air shaft and taping the shaft threads enlarges the negative air volume.
Same benefits as the debonair shaft but free so long as you don't mess up. I now run a bit more sag and took a token out as it now stays higher in the travel. Seriously impressed by the difference.
