Comments on: How to Upgrade Your New Mountain Bike

By: Phillip

Phillip — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:35:34 +0000

My downhill bike was awsome. but it sounds funnywhen i change its gear by 6 xd..what should i replace?.. that bike is just alright but the sound when i turn up to 6.i hate it it disturbs me

By: Phillip

Phillip — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:31:36 +0000

Thanks,Myt bikes not working well with the shifters, so i bought one like Shimano,I dont know what kind of shimano was that.sometimes when i ride my gear changer juist adjust by itself. hahahah i hate it./ next time i will upgrade it with the latest shimano gear changer

By: Levi

Levi — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:54:18 +0000

@Phillip

First I would suggest getting your bike fixed at a shop if something isn’t working. Then learn how to work on your bike yourself, and only after that, worry about doing any upgrades.

By: Phillip

Phillip — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:00:57 +0000

Im new to biking, i dnt know how to upgrade with parts which im not familiar with.so first u bought a shock and adjust gear, but my chain just got stcuked last night. WHAT SHOULD I REPLACE? my Back gear cant change to 6 and it sucks!WHAT SHOULD I UPGRADE FIRST? AFTER THE SHOCK AND GEAR CHANGER? Reply pls tHANKS!

By: Phillip

Phillip — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:52:34 +0000

I bought a standard bike for upgrade, ibought RST Shcok and gear,what more doi need to upgrade its parts?

By: Derp

Derp — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:48:11 +0000

I do believe that the Montague Paratrooper isn’t offered frame only. Got a used one though, and am currently in the process of changing things out for a touring setup.

By: Levi

Levi — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:17:28 +0000

@Scott

This article is meant for someone buying a $1200 mountain bike and then upgrading parts and/or replacing broken parts over the next five years or so.

Buying a frame and nice parts to build up from the start would be nice, but not everyone has $5000 to do that.

Now, if you’re talking to Anthony above, then yes, it does seem odd to buy a complete bike with plans to upgrade every single part before you even get the bike! I would consider that a waste of money for sure. But who knows, maybe the bike isn’t available as a frame-only deal?

By: Scott Harriger

Scott Harriger — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 01:02:26 +0000

Why don’t you just get a frame? Or a build kit? If you are just going to take everything off right away and put on all new parts, what is the point of buying a whole bike? Isn’t that a waste of money?

By: Levi

Levi — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:04:06 +0000

@Anthony

For the fork, you would need to know the wheel size (probably 26″) and the headset type (probably a 1 1/8″ threadless headset.) You would also want the same travel (probably 80mm.)

For the crank and BB, you’ll need to know crank length (probably 175mm, but it’s personal preference) and BB type.

For the seatpost, you would need to know the diameter (which might be 27.2mm.)

If the bike doesn’t come with a manual and the parts aren’t labeled clearly, I’d get a bike shop to make sure you’re getting compatible replacement parts.

By: Anthony C. Wallace

Anthony C. Wallace — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:20:59 +0000

I’m buying a new Montague Paratrooper folding tactical mountain bike. I am going to up grade everything on it.

What dimensions do I need to know when ordering a new fork, new crank and bottom bracket, and a new seat post? I want to start ordering parts now so when the bike gets here in a week or two the new components will be on their way.