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bossy22 · 06-09-2014, 02:31 PM

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This all depends on how much work your bike needs of course. 10 years old...if you've really ridden it well. You will need a new drivetrain. So Cassette, Chain, bottom bracket and new crankset (You just NEED chainrings, to upgrade would be minimal and I'd rather get rid of the square taper bottom bracket, which means a new crankset.) You should change out your cabling, inspect your brake pads, etc. It's a 10 year old bike. I wouldn't put a ton of money into it. Just a quick look on chainreaction, you can get all of these in a slx/deore mix for under $200. This will allow you to keep your existing shifters and derailleurs. Add some specialized fast track tires or Kenda Small Block 8's for another $100. They're fast tires with some minimal grip. So $300 to keep it going. If your fork needs work, then that can be another issue. Usually easy to fix...if you can find the parts. A new, GOOD fork costs $$$.

Remember everything trickles down when it comes to components. What was XTR last year, is this years XT, and so on. I know you say what the bike has is high end, but now a days, a mid grade setup is better than what a higher end setup was 10 years ago.

06-09-2014, 02:31 PM	#1415
bossy22 Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Oct 2009 Exp:	For AC This all depends on how much work your bike needs of course. 10 years old...if you've really ridden it well. You will need a new drivetrain. So Cassette, Chain, bottom bracket and new crankset (You just NEED chainrings, to upgrade would be minimal and I'd rather get rid of the square taper bottom bracket, which means a new crankset.) You should change out your cabling, inspect your brake pads, etc. It's a 10 year old bike. I wouldn't put a ton of money into it. Just a quick look on chainreaction, you can get all of these in a slx/deore mix for under $200. This will allow you to keep your existing shifters and derailleurs. Add some specialized fast track tires or Kenda Small Block 8's for another $100. They're fast tires with some minimal grip. So $300 to keep it going. If your fork needs work, then that can be another issue. Usually easy to fix...if you can find the parts. A new, GOOD fork costs $$$. Remember everything trickles down when it comes to components. What was XTR last year, is this years XT, and so on. I know you say what the bike has is high end, but now a days, a mid grade setup is better than what a higher end setup was 10 years ago.