For Expo Mountain Bike folks (I have this post on mtbr as well)
I need some recommendations from you all. I've had my current bike (Trek 4300, hardtail) since 06 and she's taken quite a beating during that time. I don't have the money right now to replace the bike but she has a few issues mostly when it comes to changine though the gears. Anytime I try to go past 12th (24 speed) it's a no for the most part, it won't shift properly or the chain slips.
So I'm assuming that the front and gears need to replaced, as well as the chain (I've broken the current one a few times and have master links in a few spots ). The front fork needs to be replaced maybe with an adjustable one.
What would you guys recemmend part wise and where to buy parts? I'll be doing some searching but any help getting pointed in the right direction would help. I have a limited budget for parts, I don't need anything fancy just better than what I have!!!
Front fork is a RST Gila
Gears and disc brakes are Shimano
SRAM and Rock Shox, you cant beat em.