If you do a lot of enduro trail. Those with steep and big drops, its a good upgrade.
Initially I had the same thought. Also on the weight.
Once I started using it and got used to it, it's a nice thing to have on your bike.

I like bunny hop with my current bike. But after I get this new frame I think I need to consider the whole setup. Especially the weight, need to control it below 18kg.

They tyre i was changing is those non-foldable ones and it was very stiff. I tried to slide it in using my thumb and fingers (just like youtube) till i bruised all my fingers. Then I tried using the tyre lever (cheapo ones) and a spanner and managed to get 1 tyre in. Managed to get the second tyre in the nxt day using all sorts of tools I can think of, not before tearing the tube along the way.

Eventually, went to a shop to change the tube. Watched the guy taking out and putting the tyre back on with not much difficulty made me laugh at myself. First time experience. Hope to do better the nxt time.


This post has been edited by techjunkie: Aug 26 2021, 05:13 PM

Tyre levers. Get the good ones. These are the things you cannot save money on.

I've been using this Zefal brand levers since the late 1990s until today. Still using the same levers. Haven't break yet. ha ha.
No issues during tyre installation.
Good ones are designed properly. Sliding in the tyres no issues.

That's why this model is still available today.
Search for this brand Zefal.

Is it specialized frame?
My stumpy use 34.9mm seat post but 38.6mm clamp.

I found 34.9mm seat post. But not the clamp.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32998216389...1ee9100631f5-57

This one 38.6mm clamp..
https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/product...=30746507411491

This post has been edited by coklatua: Aug 26 2021, 10:06 PM

It is not specialized frame.

The seat post you intro seem like carbon seat post. I prefer 3D forged one piece alloy seat post. I notice this size either is carbon material or alloy folding bike seat post which got 600mm.

Regarding the seat clamp if I use dropper then can use this wolf tooth or Fouriers clamp which no need quick release. Else need to use hope clamp.

May be I will seek from taobao.

Thanks a lot.

This size post are not very common size.
I also have to buy dropper from CRC UK bcoz locals dont sell them here.

No problems, I always like to browse and cuci mata at bicycle accessories.
Always glad to racun pipul.

get a parktool lever.
never ever use a metal lever or any metal tool to work on your wheel.
the wheel will damage.

Faster racun him with a dropper post.

Pity the rims

Hi ,
I'm New here.

Just want to seek advice, I have this 26" bike , single speed .
And it comes with stock all terrain tyres (like a 4WD kind of tyres) .

I find it difficult to ride even on a very gentle slope. Not even going uphill.
Akin like putting 5th gear (on a car) at slow speed and trying to accelerate .
Any suggestion to improve it? I am just planning to ride onroad , around the housing area.

Which one should I change? the rear gears or the tyres?
Thanks

This post has been edited by SleeplessEyes: Aug 27 2021, 04:04 PM

Adding a rear derailleur will do the trick but you gotta change the rear wheel too and the chains and the crankset... Heck! Change the whole bike.

Base on what you describe hard to give you advise until you post your bike photo here.

After you post, then tons of advise will come out.

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Thanks.

This post has been edited by SleeplessEyes: Aug 28 2021, 03:30 PM

Another way is to sell this as there may too many items to upgrade.

Get one updated bicycle from decathlon.

I agreed as well as I've mentioned b4. Just not worth it to spend on many parts to change unless you have some sort of sentimental value attached to this bike.

This kind of bike huge selling for foreign worker. Mostly use 1.95 tire. The tire width range from 1.95~2.1. I saw those bangla ride fast too. So you can use this bike train yourself first. First lube all moving parts.

If you can not ride on 40T front and 14T rear how you gonna use those 42T/44T front and 11T rear? Some more it is 26" wheel. Imagine if it is 27.5 inch or 29 inch it is more hard for you. So no need to change anything yet since the bike look so new now. This bike ride in resident area not an issue at all.

the hell, 40t x14t on 26 wheel is like

36t 15t on 29 inch, this shouldnt be hard to pedal

infact I find that even my 38t 11t MTB is too easy on gear at flat ground.

One of the main issue I see in the pic of his bike
Is the level of the saddle.
Why is it so low.
How to cycle efficiently ?
This explains why he was having "power" issues.

Yes. Correct
And since he is not using it on off-road trails. Replace the knobbly tyres with road tyres. Or semi slick.

I have one old yokota Yosemite MTB, with Columbus chromoly tubing...my dad's MTB. I replaced the tyres with maxxis detanator since I'm using it on road ride only.