Hello Reddit,
I have a [2021 Rift Zone 2](https://www.marinbikes.com/bikes/2021-rift-zone-2) and want to make it lighter/more responsive. What should I do? The only changes I have made to the bike have been converted to tubeless, new chain grips and pedals, and upgraded rear tire.
I ride an XL ( weighting 35.5 lbs on home scale) and am curious if it is worth it to upgrade the bike or should I be saving to get a new bike.
My current plan for upgrades are:
Wheels – Hunt Race XC Wide wheelset
Brakes – Shimano SLX 7100
Cranks – 170 Shimano SLXs
by LaConquista
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I don’t think that stuff is going to make it a substantially better bike imho vs costing about as much as the bike is worth. Going weight weenie rarely pays off in fun, and I don’t think you are racing that bike.
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What do you really think is going to be oh so amazing about 33lbs compared to 35.5?