Upgrade or replace? Voodoo Bizango 2013 Hardtail

[AndrewGP]

I've had my Voodoo Bizango 2013 Hardtail from new and it's served me really well over almost 7 years. I ride it solo on the trails around West Oxfordshire and Wiltshire and with the family on less energetic rides out. It's in good condition, I always look after my biles and it's serviced annually.



Things have moved on considerably in 7 years though and like most people I like shiny new stuff

So is it worth upgrading the drivetrain to a 1x12 from the 3x9? The fork is a Suntour Raidon and seems fine (it was serviced a couple of years ago) but maybe could do with an upgrade. Then there's the wheels. Brakes are fine though and I think I could keep them.

Or do I start from scratch with something like a Vitus Sentier 27 VR?

I can put in £800 on upgrades or go to £1.1k for a new one (as mine's worth about £300 secondhand.

Thoughts welcome!

[mikey P 500]

Personally I wouldn't spend £800 upgrading that bike but doubt you need to.
SLx 1x11 (mech shifter, cassette chain and narrow wide ring would be about £120). Dropper post £100ish. Might not need new wheels for tubeless but if do they are about £120 for Shimano ones, and tyres maybe £50ish. Tubeless sealent and valves for £30ish and you will have all the main spec of a modern trail hard tail for about £300 or £400ish.
If really looking to blow the £800 the would go new bike route (advantages more modern geo and internal routed dropper post).

[take-good-care-of-the-forest-dewey]

mikey P 500 said:

Personally I wouldn't spend £800 upgrading that bike but doubt you need to.
SLx 1x11 (mech shifter, cassette chain and narrow wide ring would be about £120). Dropper post £100ish. Might not need new wheels for tubeless but if do they are about £120 for Shimano ones, and tyres maybe £50ish. Tubeless sealent and valves for £30ish and you will have all the main spec of a modern trail hard tail for about £300 or £400ish.
If really looking to blow the £800 the would go new bike route (advantages more modern geo and internal routed dropper post).

Slight segway...You never need to upgrade rims to make them tubeless. You can make any rim tubeless with clear gorilla tape. Buy in the right width and a single layer will work.

My fatbike wheels are (were - some git stole it) tubeless and held pressure as good as any. Neither the tyre or rim was tubeless compatible and the rims had big holes in to save weight!

OP - buy a new one. The clear advantage is if one breaks, you have a spare that keeps you out riding. And if an old friend rocks up - you can go for a pedal and a pint!

[AndrewGP]

Thanks. I've had a good think about it today and after another ride out on the bike I agree that getting a new bike rather than upgrading makes more sense.

Just got to decide what to get now!