Upgrading parts on your bike is something many riders love to do. Whether it’s for a performance benefit or just a splash of personalisation and colour, it can be a fun, if expensive pastime.

But which upgrades don’t bring the benefits their price tag suggests? 

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, senior technical editor Tom Marvin sits down with fellow shredders Luke Marshall and Tom Law to discuss five mountain bike upgrades they don’t think you need and five that will make a genuine difference to your riding. 

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