Hey guys, I've just gotten back into riding recently after being on hiatus for a few years. My bike is a 2004 Cannondale F400. First thing I did was replace my tires with slightly fatter ones since the OEM tires had dried up and flattened out. Now I'm thinking of changing the crank since it's bent and might as well change the cassette since I am having some issues with it.
My question is, should I bother upgrading my bike or should I just buy a new one? I like my frame but really confused about what to do. If I was to buy a bike I think my max budget is like $1500. If I am going to upgrade my bike I think have around $800 to $1000 to spend.
In case I am going to upgrade how would I know which parts fit my bike? I live in Kuwait and we don't have a decent bike shop here so whatever I buy I have to buy online from the States and ship here. Meaning no expert to help me out.
If you guys are recommending an upgrade, could you please help me out and tell me what cassette/crank/shocks/pedals/brakes/front & rear derailleurs/seat/seat post/wheels etc.. I should get? Budget say $800-1000 max.
It's like a complete makeover by mtbr
Here's a picture of my bike as it right now:
And here are the specs:
2004 Cannondale F400
Front Fork: Manitou Axel Elite
Shift Leavers: Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset|: TruVativ IsoFlow, 22/32/44 teeth
Pedals: Wellgo LU-955A w/clips & straps
Bottom Bracket: Shimano taper
Saddle: Selle Royale Viper
Rims: Mavic XM 117, 32-hole
thanks for your help!
My question is, should I bother upgrading my bike or should I just buy a new one? I like my frame but really confused about what to do. If I was to buy a bike I think my max budget is like $1500. If I am going to upgrade my bike I think have around $800 to $1000 to spend.
In case I am going to upgrade how would I know which parts fit my bike? I live in Kuwait and we don't have a decent bike shop here so whatever I buy I have to buy online from the States and ship here. Meaning no expert to help me out.
If you guys are recommending an upgrade, could you please help me out and tell me what cassette/crank/shocks/pedals/brakes/front & rear derailleurs/seat/seat post/wheels etc.. I should get? Budget say $800-1000 max.
It's like a complete makeover by mtbr
Here's a picture of my bike as it right now:
And here are the specs:
2004 Cannondale F400
Front Fork: Manitou Axel Elite
Shift Leavers: Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset|: TruVativ IsoFlow, 22/32/44 teeth
Pedals: Wellgo LU-955A w/clips & straps
Bottom Bracket: Shimano taper
Saddle: Selle Royale Viper
Rims: Mavic XM 117, 32-hole
thanks for your help!