BrettS

I'm going to try find some decent conversion videos and some good parts so I can make it an exciting ht to ride. Still reckon I will work my way towards a full sus along the way.

I will have to do a bit of research to see all the components I will have to purchase. If you know of any Youtube vids on the process that would also help a lot.

Will this give you a decent amount of gear selection though?

I am quite a handy guy and this would be a fun undertaking to try and build up the bike to where I want it to be. I predict there will be issues with buying the incorrect parts as I am not that clued up on the compatibility of parts and then having to go without riding until I am able to correct the issues. I also thought that maybe buying a full suspension bike and keeping my current bike (as it's not worth selling) and then working on it as a project could be quite fun? Then I will always have something to ride until the project is complete? My wife will probably kill me no matter which direction I go in haha

That is a big issue and your bike is already a big brand name. A lot of new people like me get into the sport and purely look at price vs what really matters. ie. components on the bike. My bike is a no name brand and I suppose if I were to upgrade the bike that would be for my benefit alone and I would need to ride it to make use of my investment. I wouldn't get my money back by selling it. I am keen on buying a Titan Cypher - I will have to save up to make it happen and will have to continue to ride my current bike as is until I am able to make the jump up.

It's an ongoing struggle. As much as I like my frame, the bike really isn't worth much. The components / upgrades to be made: - SR Suntour XCM 30 Forks / it is a tapered head tube so I believe that makes it easy to upgrade the forks? - Shimano Altus 3 x 9 / would definitely like to upgrade - Shimano crankset (not even sure which ones, probably 2015 or there abouts) - Tektro hydraulic disc brakes / those seem pretty decent - 100mm stem / would like to get a 50mm stem - Don't think there is much I can do about the wheels unless I swap the whole wheel set. To achieve tubeless status. I found a spec sheet on the bike. Maybe that makes it easier.

Apologies if this thread exists elsewhere but I haven't found it. I recently got into cycling again and decided not to splurge on a new bike and picked up a decentish 2nd hand bike. I am loving the sport and am in a constant love hate relationship with my bike, possibly bike envy and the love for something new/ more upgraded. I have a 29er hard tail, I love the look of my bike all the angles are great and aggressive but it has a Shimano Altus 3 x 9 drive train which I am not so happy with. So my questions are: is it possible to convert it to a 1 x 10/11/12? Is this a conversion that I could do? Or would it be better / more cost effective to simply buy something newer?