This is my current set up. I am thinking of upgrading and changing some parts. Particularly I am interested in making the overall bike lighter, and the ride more comfortable.
- Steel frame (kona explosif)
- 26 inch wheels (Sun Rhynolyte).
- disc brakes (Magura Louise).
- Chris King Headset.
- XT disc hubs.
- FSA X-Drive cross country cranks.
- XTR rear mech.
- SRAM 8 speed chain.
- Shimano 8 speed XT shifters.
- Extrawheel trailer.
- Carradice panniers.
- Tubus logo pannier rack.
- Schwalbe Marathon XR tyres
Schwalbe Marathon tyres
Components I am thinking of adding
- Butterfly handlebars.
- Bottom bracket: alternative to SKF (like Phil Wood).
- Thinner wheels (and tyres).
- Try out different brands of clip-in pedals like egg beaters, or 'Time' pedals instead of the Shimano SPDs.