So I lurk on here constantly with downtime at work. There are so many threads about new components, weight savings ect. and it gives the impression that people are constantly throwing new stuff on their bikes. This got me to thinking about my F4.
I bought a complete 1yr old DH bike back in '01. Since then I have upgraded the frame & shock, fork, drive train, brakes, bars, basically everything EXCEPT my wheel set.
I have been running the same wheelset since day one which makes it 7 yrs old! Seriously I replaced the rear rim once due to a crushed sidewall but they are the same Mavic 321's (with what I believe is 12gage spokes, not sure though) on Intense stamped Hadleys. I think the rear hub was rebuilt about 4 yrs ago when I replaced the rim, but the things still run true and smooth! If it aint broke, WTF.
So now I am considering a new wheel set to drop some weight (complete F4 at about 42lbs) but I really don't need one.
So who else is running something old that is still going strong and functions well?
I bought a complete 1yr old DH bike back in '01. Since then I have upgraded the frame & shock, fork, drive train, brakes, bars, basically everything EXCEPT my wheel set.
I have been running the same wheelset since day one which makes it 7 yrs old! Seriously I replaced the rear rim once due to a crushed sidewall but they are the same Mavic 321's (with what I believe is 12gage spokes, not sure though) on Intense stamped Hadleys. I think the rear hub was rebuilt about 4 yrs ago when I replaced the rim, but the things still run true and smooth! If it aint broke, WTF.
So now I am considering a new wheel set to drop some weight (complete F4 at about 42lbs) but I really don't need one.
So who else is running something old that is still going strong and functions well?