Blake Posted July 13, 2013 Share I have Giant Revel 4 with standard brakes. I have driven 2100km within 3 months and continued to use it when i want to go out about 40km a day. My friends have Scott bicycle with broader wheels which seems to go further and better feel. Should i upgrade yet or train with this bicycle longer ? Altogether had this bicycle for 5 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean Posted July 13, 2013 Share Dude... The only thing you can do to be happy is ride what you want. If you think upgrading is better, go for it - if you can afford it that is. But don't upgrade just because. 2000kms is not a lot for a bike, and if you're pushing your budget, don't. Also, why don't you rather see what you can do to make your current bike better? Like a new Wheelset and wide tyres, better brake is necessary or smaller upgrades? It's always a hard choice but always do what makes you happy... You're is really the only opinion that matters, because after all the advice you may receive, it's your ass on the saddle. Hope that helps. Andro and Mads 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porqui Posted July 13, 2013 Share I was going to say it's always time to upgrade one's bike but my wife is in the room and she's going to hear me. DBK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arendoog Posted July 13, 2013 Share Ride it until it irritates you .Then buy a better new one .Sometimes a small thing like a saddle or new grips makes all the difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porra 1 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Hi jacking here . Is that a Rave 4 you have there ? I am looking at buying the new model just want to know if you are happy with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted July 13, 2013 Share You ride what you want to mate. Its yours you decide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinsnyman Posted July 14, 2013 Share Get a new better faster bike,if the wife complains, get a better faster quieter one! Edited July 14, 2013 by martinsnyman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayleyearth Posted July 14, 2013 Share I have Giant Revel 4 with standard brakes. I have driven 2100km within 3 months and continued to use it when i want to go out about 40km a day. My friends have Scott bicycle with broader wheels which seems to go further and better feel. Should i upgrade yet or train with this bicycle longer ? Altogether had this bicycle for 5 months You should start by taking your bike of your car and start 'riding' it.... Your "friends" being on one bike can be the reason why they go further.... Do you guys ride on soft sand much? Cause that is when broader tyres feels better. Edited July 14, 2013 by hayleyearth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximis Posted July 14, 2013 Share I bought an entry level merida 29er a couple months ago and used it for about 700kms before upgrading the entire drive train and brakes. I am so happy with my decision, my budget was about 5k, so it was either a new fork or drive train. I decided drive train as I felt that was more important at the time. Never looked back. The bike feels so much better, more responsive and so much smoother, making me want to ride even more. So I would say go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Latent Blue Posted July 14, 2013 Share I say save up... drive it in its moer in... then get something new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted July 14, 2013 Share I bought an entry level merida 29er... Is that a mountain bike? No its a 29er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Deon) Posted July 14, 2013 Share Is that a mountain bike? No its a 29er.You don't miss a chance.. DR ◣◢ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted July 14, 2013 Share You don't miss a chance.. I do my best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Music Pirate Posted July 14, 2013 Share It's not about the bike...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyslexic Posted July 14, 2013 Share Sell it, and buy something better. It's cheaper to buy the new bike than upgrade parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted July 14, 2013 Share My wife has the Revel W (with disk brakes). Nice frame, but a lousy front fork. That's what I would upgrade first. Edited July 14, 2013 by Blackadder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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