Upgrades - are they necessary or for show?

What upgrades can you do to your bike? 

Well, you can pretty much upgrade everything on your bike. Wheels, pedals, rotors, braking systems, even the bolts that hold it all together!

We offer a range of products on our website in regards to upgrading your bike - it's your choice whether it is necessary or just for style and appearance.

So why do people feel the need to upgrade certain components or their bikes? 

Depending on what type of riding people tend to do, depends on how deeply riders care about things they may wish to change. Competing road cycling chasing those tenths will want to squeeze every last bit of performance out of the bike by upgrading bearings to ceramic for lower rolling resistance, and trimming the weight by using materials such as carbon or titanium. On the other end of the scale, downhill mtb’ers are looking for strength and durability in their bikes, with at least 200mm of suspension travel.

A lot of riders take pride in their bikes, making sure they look their best at all times. Some people like them plain, others prefer to be colourful. Bringing personality into your bike is certainly a strong way to express yourself. Our products offer both multiple colour finishes and lightweight options to satisfy multiple riders' needs’.

Upgrading products is not always for show however, products don’t last forever and need replacing. The standard components that come with the bike may be worn due to wear and tear and need to be replaced. When this happens, not only is performance affected, but safety becomes a concern, too. 

Upgrading your worn products can make your bike feel brand new without the cost of a new bike. For example, moving from a 180mm rotor to 203mm rotor, will help with heat dissipation and overall braking power, as will using different compounds depending on the riding style you use! 

Here at Uberbike, we supply good quality products at an affordable price. We are always here to offer advice on any of our products. Whether you want to upgrade your bike for personal preference or performance, we have the products you need!