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Excellent. Thanks! There are a lot of instructional videos, but it is nice to have them in one place.
I am looking for help. I want to know if to go for a xtr or
sram 1x11 or 12 mountain bike and change the knobbie tires
to street tires.
Lets take these separately, first both brands offer 12 gear
or 11 gear, but only the newest Shimano offers their new
group set. Which brand to get.
Also I would be buying a whole new bike, which brand offers
the best bang for the buck, bikes have sure gotten way more expensive since my 20 year old Fuji, does any brand give you value for money?
Then the tires, I wanted an urban bike for regular streets
but no real choice for 1x12 available. I want flat bars
because I have old joints and its easier to ride without
all the weight on my wrists. Does street tires on a mountain bike make sense for a smoother ride. What size
wheels and tire would make sense.