trainingwheels Posted May 26, 2011 Posted May 26, 2011 i recently bought a new KTM Ultra Sport. it has all of the items listed below(stock standard).If you had R5000 to spend(know its minimal in bike terms) what would you upgrade first?? http://www.ktm-bikes.at/en/mountain/sport/hardtail-alu/Ultrasport_copy.php Rock Shox Recon 100 slv TK-SAGEAR LEVEL Shimano SLX 3/10rear derailleur Shimano Deore XTfront derailleur Shimano SLX-DSsprocket Shimano HG81-10gear ratio 11-34 / 42-32-24 chainset Shimano M552bottom bracket Shimano BB-Setpedals Wellgo C128 Alu-MTBROTOR F 180 / R 160 front brake Shimano M445rear brake Shimano M445brake lever Shimano M445front hub Shimano Deore- CLrear hub Shimano Deore- CLrims Rigida Taurus 26, 32Hspokes DT Competition 2x1.8tires Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2.1 „P“ foldingheadset Ritchey OE Press-Fit integratedstem Ritchey OE 6°handle bar Ritchey OE flat 600mmsaddle KTM VL-1205, MTB-Typeseat post Ritchey OE 30.9weight 12,2 kg without pedals
TNT1 Posted May 26, 2011 Posted May 26, 2011 Frame, wheels, gruppo. I think in off road the fork thingy is in between frame and wheels in order of priority.
TNT1 Posted May 26, 2011 Posted May 26, 2011 Oh, on my mtb, the first thing I upgraded was the fork. Suspension isn't for comfort, it's for handling. That's just me.
mtbvip Posted May 26, 2011 Posted May 26, 2011 (edited) If you are not in top shape - lose weight (off your belly) first Edited May 26, 2011 by mtbvip
TNT1 Posted May 26, 2011 Posted May 26, 2011 If you are not in top shape - lose weight (off your belly) first +1. To quote the dude, johan boringman, lose the weight, and stick the money in your bond.
dirtrider Posted May 26, 2011 Posted May 26, 2011 No man !! WTF ? He got R5k spare , the bond can wait , bankers don't really mind . I say leave the bike as is and stock your bar !!
trainingwheels Posted May 26, 2011 Author Posted May 26, 2011 wtf? where, why, who asked about body weight? what woud you BUY?
trainingwheels Posted May 26, 2011 Author Posted May 26, 2011 how do you know i dont look like that ballerina spinning around on your profile?
TNT1 Posted May 26, 2011 Posted May 26, 2011 how do you know i dont look like that ballerina spinning around on your profile? Cause then you would know what to spend your money on.
chris_w_65 Posted May 26, 2011 Posted May 26, 2011 I would upgrade your girlfriend/wife but on R5K you might not get good quality
tommy two shoes Posted May 26, 2011 Posted May 26, 2011 Wheels! Got a pair of American Classics off the hub for 3500. Best upgrade i ever made.
trainingwheels Posted May 26, 2011 Author Posted May 26, 2011 Wheels! Got a pair of American Classics off the hub for 3500. Best upgrade i ever made. thanks tommy two shoes: the first relevant answer.
Total Trek Posted May 26, 2011 Posted May 26, 2011 Id say wheels as well. And if you sell the recon and buy a sid, it wouldnt be that big a financial loss... Then the frame but I dont really know ktm so cant truly judge where it should stand in the priority list!
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