Commuting Machine - Upgrade current setup or new bike?

[lloydkayak]

So...

 

I am still considering the idea of getting my hands on a cyclocross bike or similar for commuting into work.

 

I had a new thought of upgrading the components on my current dually as follows to achieve a similar goal :

 

I have a 2010 Giant Trance X3, main issue is tyres, shock and fork

 

> Buy either a cheaper wheelset or a way better one than my current ones which are average off the hub a fit slicks with slime to reduce rolling resistance

 

> Upgrade the Fox Float R rear shock (no lockout) to something decent with lockout!

 

> Possibly upgrade the Fox 32 F120R to something with lockout but its quite a cool fork so I may just leave it.

 

Is this idea realistic? The bike as is is pretty light for a cheaper dual sus so it could work?

[CAAD4]

Buy a cheapie to commute with and save the drivetrain and suspension on your dually,for the dirt..

[DR ◣◢]

+1 Buy a cheapie to commute on.

 

A single speed hardtail would work nicely. There is an On-One Inbred for sale in the classifieds for R4000.

 

Dirt cheap 29er that will make a super commuter.

[Swift01]

+1000 for the SS HT bike to commute with. Started last week and done it 4 times already. Just don't use a 32x18.... Man it's like a interval session all the way to work. Better gearing is currently in the post should arrive next week

[BogusOne]

Or take a look at this Cyclo X bike om gumtree. Looks like a killer deal (no pun intended)

 

 

http://capetown-westerncape.gumtree.co.za/c-Sports-Leisure-sports-bicycles-fitness-Stevens-Cyclocross-Prestige-23-58-cm-W0QQAdIdZ400856512