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[Closed] Hardtail - Upgrade or Buy New...

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I've a [url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gt-zaskar-comp-2012/ ]2012 Zaskar 'comp'[/url] which I'm wondering if I should spend the cash to upgrade parts, or just go out and buy a new hardtail such as the Whyte 901 (650B).

My main frustration lies with the weight; it's heavier than my FS (carbon Zesty).
I've already changed the brakes, but the other parts I think I'd be looking to upgrade are:
The forks - still has the RockShox Recon
Original wheels seem heavy
Add a shorter stem
Add riser bars

thoughts / advice?


 
Posted : 25/06/2016 4:30 pm
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If it fits and you like the way it rides then I'd upgrade. Should be fairly easy to shift a fair bit of weight. EBay and the classifieds for those 26" bargains. Fork and wheels look like a great starting point.


 
Posted : 25/06/2016 4:35 pm
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I upgraded my Mk1 Soul last year, from a fairly chubby build to a svelte XT, carbon, Reba supermodel

MrsMC probably wants to do the same to me now!


 
Posted : 25/06/2016 7:16 pm
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Cheers guys, I'll have a look around and see what I can pick up to drop some weight and make it 'mine' at the same time.


 
Posted : 26/06/2016 1:23 pm
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Littlenose

I have a Canyon Grand Canyon 29er hard tail for sale at the moment. Drop me an email if you are interested.


 
Posted : 27/06/2016 11:00 am
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cheers for posting up an option rico, but I've already started buying bits with some SID's on the way


 
Posted : 28/06/2016 12:03 pm