Bought this super clean Hard Rock in the fall for $80 and replaced the chain, crankset, pedals, brake pads, stem, bars and seat with parts I had around but I want to do much more.

The rear wheel has a 6 spd freewheel that’s no fun so I will eventually have to replace the wheel to fit a wide range 10 spd cassette. And that sucks because the rear wheel is perfectly true and the rim is in great condition.

I put the 1x crank on there temporarily, but plan on using 2x or 3x.

Do any of you have suggestions of what parts I should get? (2x or 3x derailleurs, shifters, wheels, maybe wide range freewheel? if that exists)

Also do you guys have any cosmetic suggestions?

I love the teal and orange combo but dont wanna over do it. Any other colors that would look nice?

What components or accessories should I get with some color to add some damn pizzazz?

Thanks!

by Easy-Ganache-9036

6 Comments

  1. qualitycensorship on

    It looks pretty cool just the way it is. Maybe an orange headset and brake/shifter cables, and grips?

  2. lemmycaution217 on

    Looks good. Ride it!
    Topos, Green Guru and a company called OSO Supply (cheap) make nice colorful bike bags.

  3. Dude 3×6 > 10. Whether you want small gaps or range you can find a 6 speed freewheel or upgrade to 7 (new shifter) and keep the rear wheel. Based on your saddle height I would guess you would find a shorter stem more comfortable. Some projects are just problematically short. Next bike! 

  4. Glass-Description420 on

    i think it’s pizzazz’ed out as it is. I would add stickers, mounts, and racks but those are usually ugly. i mean everything that could be colored or chrome already is.

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