Hey all!
My lovely Trek 920 had its hydraulic lever pistons fail finally. And with it being an older bike, it is looking like I'll need to replace the entire system, which is a bit expensive.
I was looking at two bikes to purchase and finding a way to convert my Trek 920 into a commuter of some sort. The two bikes I was looking at (and have a deal on) are:
I like all the mounting points, suspension fork, dropper post, color, price (I can nab one for around $1,900 before taxes) and I hear great things about Microshift Sword. The biggest hiccup I'm running into are the mechanical brakes and whether to upgrade them to a hybrid system.
This one is from a local shop and I can get it for around $2400 before taxes. I'm liking the hydraulic brakes, color, front suspension fork, and the drivetrain. It's just that there isn't as many mounting points and it is about $500 more than the Kona.
I'm looking for some advice honestly between these two bikes. I love my 920 but it may be time for an upgrade of some sort.
Will the Kona work with a set of hybrid calibers and compressionless housing? At that point, isn't it just easier to go with a Salsa?
Any help would be super appreciated!
by Pretend-Chef