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https://knowyourbike.com/raleigh/gruv/2
The inlaws gave us this monstrosity. It weighs a fricken ton, has a suspension fork(for what reason!), and has the geometry of a recumbent.
The wife likes it, kinda. She mostly like the comfort style and she doesn't know this thing is a POS.
I'd like to make it a little easier/faster without going full retard. If I swap some lighter slicks on it will that help? Any opinions on swapping in a suspension adjusted fork?
https://knowyourbike.com/raleigh/gruv/2
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Any bike will benefit from quality tires
I wouldn't waste any more money on it though
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>>1078272
Nothing is going to make that bike faster, it's a poor riding position for delivering power to the pedals and puts the rider in a position that's terrible for aerodynamics. Better tires would be such a marginal improvement I wouldn't even bother changing those.
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I just weighed this thing, 35 pounds. It weighs five pounds more than my chunky tired 27.5 bike. The wheel/tire combo is .8 pounds heavier each astoundingly.
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>>1078272
Paint flames on the bike and attach one of those handle bar mounted drink holders. A basket would be a nice touch as well as a kickstand
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