Hi everyone, I purchased my first bike (State 4130 All-Road) in September. It has State brand components as I didn’t select many upgrades when purchasing. I also wasn’t sure if I was going to enjoy cycling so I stayed on a budget. I ended up loving cycling. I am now looking for recommendations on upgrades but am overwhelmed from being new to cycling still. Responses with basic explanations would be appreciated. I ride mostly flat gravel and beginner single track at the moment. I am looking to shed some weight on the bike and possibly upgrade the drivetrain as it feels I am never in the right gear, shifts not consistent, etc. The brakes suck but I have yet to come across a situation when they were not enough if that makes sense.
TIA!
by rllyh8everythingtbh
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Nice purchase,[I love mine](https://i.imgur.com/tHb2I7K.jpeg)
Number one priority is going to be to upgrade the brakes. All mechanical disk brakes suck. The best bang for buck upgrade are Juin Tech cable operated hydraulic calipers. When you upgrade the brakes make sure you upgrade the brake cable housing as well. Go with a good compressionless housing such as JagWire Pro
It also looks like you have the Vittoria Barzo tires on it. Those are overkill for the kind of road that’s in the picture and you can definitely get much nicer faster tires
It’s also always nice to upgrade the touch points, saddle, pedals and bar tape. You can also coordinate the color of the saddle, pedals, handlebar tape, and cable housings to make the bike look a bit nicer.
Other than that, there’s not a whole lot to do. These are fantastic bikes, and the groupset that comes on them is far better than it has any right to be.
I have a State allroad as well. Love it for my all day rides. I have no experience with state branded parts, but I would recommend riding the piss out of it and upgrade as parts break or wear out. With an exception of fit and comfort items. Might seem like a small detail but things like the right length stem or a seat that works well with your sit bones makes all the difference. Also, take it to a good bike shop to get the bike properly fitted to you. At the fitting they should adjust things like seatpost height, saddle angle and mounting, and will tell you the stem length that you need. Other than that ride on brother