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Thanks a lot for all your replies!
@StevePeel, maybe I haven't expressed myself correctly, I'm looking to getting better/more durable components that would last me longer and maybe make the ride "better".
I can understand how wider rims would make the ride more comfortable, unfortunately the Mataro take max 25c, but as I said I'm looking for an upgrade from stock to something better.
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Hi,
I have an Aventon Mataro (pictured below) and I'd like to improve my ride quality. I ride it singlespeed. However, I was wondering whether it actually makes sense to upgrade the Mataro's components or just go with another, better bike altogether, a Cinelli Vigorelli Pista Aluminium.
The Aventon I own has the following:
• Frame: Aventon Mataro Double-Butted 6061 Aluminum Alloy
• Fork: Aventon Carbon fork with alloy steerer
• Stem: Aventon Push
• Handlebar: Aventon Push OS Drop Bars (40cm wide)
• Crankset: Aventon Push 48T (170mm arms)
• Bottom Bracket: VP Sealed Bearing 103mm
• Sprocket: 15t
• FreeWheel: 16t
• Wheelset: Aventon Push
• Tyres: Kenda Kriterium 25c
• Saddle: Aventon
• Seatpost: Aventon Aero Carbon Seatpost
• Brakes: TektroIf I were to update, I'd get the following, for a total of £660 (almost as much as I paid for the entire bike):
• Tires: Continental Gator Hardshell
• Wheelset: H + Son Archetype
• Crankset: SRAM Omnium
• Brakes: Shimano 105
• Better pedalsThe Cinelli I'm looking at has the following spec ready built for £1250 (via SigmaSports):
• Frame: Cinelli Columbus Airplane triple-butted alloy
• Fork: Cinelli Columbus Pista Leggera 1 1/8" - 1 1/2"
• Stem: Cinelli aluminium
• Handlebar: Cinelli aluminium
• Cassette: Miche Pista 1x
• Crankset: Miche Pista Advanced 1x
• Wheelset: Miche XPress
• Tyres: Impac RacePac 700x25
• Saddle: Cinelli Winged
• Seatpost: Cinelli carbonWhat does make more sense: investing an extra £660 and getting the Mataro to a decent spec, or putting the Mataro out for sale and buying the Cinelli described above and in time maybe upgrade some of its components?
I wouldn't want to invest in the Mataro if it's not worth it.
Thanks!
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Hi,
I have an Aventon Mataro (pictured below) and I'd like to improve my ride quality. However, I was wondering whether it actually makes sense to upgrade the Mataro's components or just go with another allegedly better bike altogether, a Cinelli Vigorelli
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Thank you @BernardRenault! I'll keep an eye out here. As a beginner I've just found out about this forum, hence relying on people with more experience.
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Thank you @MicroDosed™ and @Tonts. I was reluctant just because of these details that I wasn't sure how much of an influence they have on the bike.
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Hi! I'm quite new to the single speed / fixie world. I currently have an Aventon Mataro 2019, but I was looking at upgrading to a different bike, rather than buying other/better components for the current one.
I've found out this Cinelli Vigorelli , but I honestly don't know whether it's worth the price, hence I'm searching for some advice. What do you think?
😁 I cannot say that getting the new bike is not appealing, but I'm trying to be pragmatic and put the money where the most value is.
I'll have a think, you guys gave me some ideas, thank you!