CBHScott
How did I get here?
My bike is a Giant Cypress GT that I bought new (around $400) a few years ago. It is all original, and has close to 1000 miles on it. It needs a tune up, but more importantly, it has developed a bad habit of snapping spokes - mainly the rear wheel - at least twice over a six-month or so period over each of the last three years. I noticed this morning that another spoke had snapped near the hub . I had recently bought replacement spokes, so replacing it is not an issue, but the frequency of this happening does not please me.
Now, I currently weigh around 230; while it is a bit more than I would like, I don't think it should be a major factor. I'm 6'3", and the frame is XL (21" ?), so it is sized appropriately. 700c wheels. I generally will ride anywhere between 4 and 10 miles a shot, and the worst terrain would be a path along our local river, so I don't hit a ton of bumps or holes.
My question is: do I stick with this bike and upgrade the wheels? As I look, it seems that the cost may actually be prohibitive vs. the original cost of the bike itself; OR, should I fix it, tune ut up, then sell it and buy something with upgraded parts?
Hmmmmm, sounds familiar - almost like guitars and gear
Now, I currently weigh around 230; while it is a bit more than I would like, I don't think it should be a major factor. I'm 6'3", and the frame is XL (21" ?), so it is sized appropriately. 700c wheels. I generally will ride anywhere between 4 and 10 miles a shot, and the worst terrain would be a path along our local river, so I don't hit a ton of bumps or holes.
My question is: do I stick with this bike and upgrade the wheels? As I look, it seems that the cost may actually be prohibitive vs. the original cost of the bike itself; OR, should I fix it, tune ut up, then sell it and buy something with upgraded parts?
Hmmmmm, sounds familiar - almost like guitars and gear