REI DRT 1.1 review, upgrades and is it even worth getting

I bought this bike during the boom as I really wanted to get into the sport. This is what I thought about it at the start and what i learned after riding it for a long time. The upgrades i put into it and if I think you should buy it. This is what I used Grips https://amzn.to/3VFpENA peddles. https://amzn.to/45kGTHl Bars. https://amzn.to/4b3gLlw Group set. https://amzn.to/3VkzRxK If you chose to buy any of these please use the links as it doesn't cost anything but helps the channel! Thank you