roamingaz
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I decided to give mt biking/bikepacking a try and though I wanted a 29nr to start I found a decent deal on 2006 26" Giant Trance 3 with 22" frame and I figured a used bike with a frame that fits me for $500 would give me more money to outfit it and if I decide it's not for me I should be able to get most of my money back.
The bike is in excellent condition for a used 8 year old bike other then the right shifter got smashed from previous owner. They are 9 speed Shimano Deore and still work ok just has a broken indicator but I really don't like the Shimano thumb/index shifter and would much rather have a Sram thumb shift and need suggestions for what will fit. The brakes are Hayes hydraulic Sole and need adjusted or bled, they stop ok but a lot of travel on the lever. The reviews I found on the Sole are less then desirable and thinking of upgrading so need some ideas.
As for bikepacking I need some bags and so far the ones I have found online I like the most are Bedrock, anyone use them or have other suggestions?
Upgrades I have done so far is replaced grips with Ergon gp2, Shimano spd pedals, and Niterider pro headlight.
The bike is in excellent condition for a used 8 year old bike other then the right shifter got smashed from previous owner. They are 9 speed Shimano Deore and still work ok just has a broken indicator but I really don't like the Shimano thumb/index shifter and would much rather have a Sram thumb shift and need suggestions for what will fit. The brakes are Hayes hydraulic Sole and need adjusted or bled, they stop ok but a lot of travel on the lever. The reviews I found on the Sole are less then desirable and thinking of upgrading so need some ideas.
As for bikepacking I need some bags and so far the ones I have found online I like the most are Bedrock, anyone use them or have other suggestions?
Upgrades I have done so far is replaced grips with Ergon gp2, Shimano spd pedals, and Niterider pro headlight.