Upgrading my salisbury

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Hi,
I have just brought a second hand powacycle salisbury. I am using it to commute to work about 6 miles each way. I am very happy with the bike but would like to put better brakes and front forks on it. Any suggestions on what brakes and forks to buy?

 

[Mussels]

What is it about the forks that you are hoping to change?

 

[Abs_N]

Upgrades

Hi,

I have had the salisbury for about 6 months now.

I have upgraded the front brakes to avid single digit 5s as recommended by Alex728 and changed the brake cable.
Before in the rain when I tried to brake they made a terribel screeching noise and hardly stopped the bike. I nearly crashed a couple of times
They have made a huge difference no more squeeling noise from the brakes and they stop the bike very well. The brakes are definately worth changing.

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I also upgraded the pedals to cage pedals and this has helped when riding the bike in the rain.

I also changed the back tyre to a continental travel contact as I had a puncture and it took me ages to remove the back wheel. I would have changed it to a schwalbe marathon plus as recommended by users on the forum but I didn't have enough time to order.

Riding the bike now is so much better