Okay I'm considering doing some cross this year but need to fix up the bike and would like some recommendations with regards tyre choice and a few other bits.
I've put nearly 2300km on my cross bike since getting it and have treated it like a dirty little bit on the side with little to no maintenance. Think all Ive done is put a cheap 8 speed cassette and chain and a 10 euro BB on since getting it . Fecking thing still runs pretty well and keeps coming back for more
. Its held up a lot better than any MTB Ive ever had.
Anyway first off Ill need to get some new tyres as the ones I have are practically slick from use. Can anyone recommend good cross tyres ? I'm all confused regards size thread and everything. I'd like something with good grip durable and more on the value side of things than performance. So something cheap knobbly and strong and what size should I get ?
Ive also noticed that my rear brake only works from the top handle bar and when I pull it from the drop bars it doesnt seem to tension as much and looses braking power. Anyone encounter this before and have any suggestions before I pull it all apart ?
I need to get new chain rings also and have some cheap ones picked out so sorted there.
If I get all ready I'll see if I can race Rathfarnham but probably won't be ready on time byt ya never know.
Any help or tips would be appreciated.
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