ho3ein
10 mW
Hi, I'm about to convert my trek x-caliber 7 2015 mountain bike into electric with a Bafang BBSHD conversion kit and I need some advice regarding my bikes component.
Parts list can be found here: https://www.evanscycles.com/en-ca/trek-x-caliber-7-2015-mountain-bike-EV215509
I was wondering if I need to upgrade my bike at all, I bought this bike used in decent shape for $550 CAD and I am planning to use it as my commuter during the week and some offroad on the weekend ( I'm not planning to do anything extreme like jumps etc )
The bike comes with ok components, I'm not very excited about the wheels tho, I have come across this wheelset http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ca/en/dt-swiss-e-1700-spline-two-mtb-wheels-25mm/rp-prod162556 but it seems a little too expensive considering that my bike itself costs that much after shipping and taxes.
however I feel like considering the discount on the wheels, it would make a huge difference in my ride, or would it ? is upgrading my wheels necessary ?
also upgrading the wheels means that I need to upgrade my brakes to something like this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ca/en/shimano-xt-m8000-disc-brake-rotor-bundle/rp-prod141819
I am planning to ride this bike everywhere that I can and I would like to ride comfortably without having to worry about components failure at least for a year.
What are your thoughts, should I upgrade anything on my bike at all? or should I sell my bike and see if I can find anything under $1500 CAD.
Any suggestion is appreciated,
Thank you!
Parts list can be found here: https://www.evanscycles.com/en-ca/trek-x-caliber-7-2015-mountain-bike-EV215509
I was wondering if I need to upgrade my bike at all, I bought this bike used in decent shape for $550 CAD and I am planning to use it as my commuter during the week and some offroad on the weekend ( I'm not planning to do anything extreme like jumps etc )
The bike comes with ok components, I'm not very excited about the wheels tho, I have come across this wheelset http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ca/en/dt-swiss-e-1700-spline-two-mtb-wheels-25mm/rp-prod162556 but it seems a little too expensive considering that my bike itself costs that much after shipping and taxes.
however I feel like considering the discount on the wheels, it would make a huge difference in my ride, or would it ? is upgrading my wheels necessary ?
also upgrading the wheels means that I need to upgrade my brakes to something like this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ca/en/shimano-xt-m8000-disc-brake-rotor-bundle/rp-prod141819
I am planning to ride this bike everywhere that I can and I would like to ride comfortably without having to worry about components failure at least for a year.
What are your thoughts, should I upgrade anything on my bike at all? or should I sell my bike and see if I can find anything under $1500 CAD.
Any suggestion is appreciated,
Thank you!