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Depends on the reason for buying it. Being 26" upgrading is made difficult by the almost totally defunct wheelsize. Obtaining new, quality forks for that wheelsize will be almost impossible. New quality wheels and rims will be almost impossible to come by. The geometry will be old skool and modern 27.5" hardtails will faster and more fun.
Also, unless it's mint the fork and shock will need servicing before doing any upgrades. And the frame bearings. I'd never go back to 26" now. It'd be like riding square wheels.
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Yeah I'm pretty reticent due to the wheel size. However I could get hold of it for free so the thinking is to so some upgrades that could possibly keep me going until I could afford something else. It's a shame as the frame is decent and would be good with something better it's just totally out of date now
Jw89
Hi all, just ventured into this part of the forum foe the first time.. Wild and crazy place! Quick question for someone. If I could get hold of a 2010 (I think) Trek Ex 5 26" would it A, be worth upgrading and B, what would be the best improvements to make?