2strokerama

Hi guys,
I wanted to get a new mountain bike. Saw a few options in trek and FF.
I already have a rickety old hercules top gear that Im deadly attached to (though not enough to maintain it properly ). So I thought instead of buying a new bike, why not do a few modifications on it to make it more 'maadren'. I want to keep the sturdy old frame and forks and replace almost everything else....for starters a new set of tires, light weight handlebar, gears, and seat(that covers almost all the possibilities without chop-shopping Im guessing ). Are there any good aftermarket options or other bike spares that might fit on the frame? I want it to be of atleast trek quality. Budget ~5k-8k. Can someone advise?

Sorry if a similar thread exists, I didnt spot one atleast.

aargee

May be you should get the cycle modded like the one you've in your avatar
Sry @2strokerama, couldn't help commenting. Sry if it hurts!!!

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2strokerama

not a bad idea at all...my old 2t is more or less spare parts now anyway......maybe I can score some chicks with that new dejain bike.

rameshmadhavan

Oh shit....it looks like a YBX tank....

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2strokerama

yes yes, enough making fun of the bikecycle....

can some one help me with what I asked?

yamdoot

That is a Malay RXZ 6speed body kit.

For the budget you have it will be a bit difficult to get parts of TREK quality. However you can get Alloy rims complete with disc brakes and tyres. Why dont you go for a Raleigh MTB [forgot the name] it comes with Shimano gears, front suspension, alloy rims and a front disc for around 7k.
Try Bikeszone.com for mod tips.

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yamdoot

check this out.

BikesZone - Cycling • View topic - Raleigh Bicycles

The other one is the Raleigh elevation 2.0 and 3.0 . Available at Hypercity stores.

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2strokerama

@yamdoot: Thanks for taking the trouble man. Well, as I mentioned before, current plan is give my topgear a partial overhaul.....basic changes on a necessity basis for now. So, in keeping the old frame and forks, Ive ruled out suspension but I want a new set of wheels i.e rims and tyres(I'll stick with stock rim-brakes for now), a good handlebar, seat, chain and gearing...not overkill, but enough for a comfortable intra-city dash and\or occasional offroading. Id rather not compromise on quality (affordable within my budget) and whatever I can save on new frame and forks, Id like to spend on other parts.....so Im hesitant on a new bike if I can build a good enough bike from the old bones.

I'll check out those cycles(and others) if I can find some suitable parts. In the meantime, if its not too much trouble, can you suggest how I can break down my expenditure on the parts I want in the best possible way?

Visaster

I had the same needs and went ahead.
My cycle which was stored away in my room for 16years is now back in action.
Its a Hercules MTB.
Perfect running condition, but I had to change some stuff.
I got the seat changed into a imported gel foam type so no more soreness.
Tubes changed, wanting to change the tyre too.
Added a water bottle holder (Btwin)
Water bottle (Puma)
Cyclometer (Cateye)
Headlight and rear blinker (Cateye)

Its a good looking bike now and do daily rides
But I am not able to do longer rides because the frame is small compared to the actual size for my height on imported cycles.
They cost around 1.5 Lakhs which I was not ready for so I am happy with short rides.

I would like to add gear system but I wonder whether it is possible.

Hackdrag

Yes ,There are gear kits available from Shimano and other brands. around 1.5KINR- #KINR

I did it in my brothers Hercules Devil long time ago

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