Need some suggestions, am currenly riding a XDS MTB during the weekends on road. Never went offroad before.

Am thinking of upgrading the groupset to a 10 speed instead of the current 7 speed setup. I've asked around on the Shimano Deore and got a ballpark figure of 1.2K. Is it worth upgrading the groupset on an XDS or should I just got ahead and get a better bike which comes with a Deore system?

Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks...

hianboy, thanks for the benchmark, looks like getting a new bike is more worth it than upgrading.... decisions, decisions.....

butthead, well, for the long run, I dont see myself going offroad anytime soon as I preety much enjoy biking on the roads, hence the suspension & frame portion can be left as it is for now.

Reason for the upgrade need is that during long straights/cruising, I have to pedal twice as much just to keep up with the rest and will burnout before any upcoming ascending climbs.

Since I'm looking into a groupset, which would be reccomended by seasoned bikers like urself? Shimanos or SRAM? Been trying to readup on both brands and it is really confusing between the 2.

joonming,

MTB bcus I'm not really confident with a road bike due to my weight @ 100+KGs, sked d rims/tyres cant handle me weight and brake into a million bits. MTB frame can take the brute forces being applied to it instead of a roadie.

Thanks all for your input, will b staying faithful with me MTB for now till I have the funds for a better setup. Onwards to more cycling, bike shorts, baggy or non baggy? Any reccomendations of shops in KL/PJ which carries a good variety of bike shorts?

Yep, need up cus my normal sporting shorts doest do a good job of protecting my *ehem* after a 1 hr + ride. Irritation & of course burning sensation down south. Furthermore, looking to do away with me gel saddle cover as it moves alot during my pedalling. Will be hunting for a pair later today and see whether they have it in my size or not....

Thanks butthead, gonna start calling them up later asking for quotes.

Yeap, saw the popup on their site, states that they are open half day tomorrow and off on 19-21st. So have to get it today no matter what.... hahahahha