This bike was built initially in Jan 2005, incrementally upgraded. Not intending major changes in the future unless things break or totally BER.

Originally started using SRAM x7 shifters with x9 RD, but bought a 2nd hand x9 trigger shifter set, the difference it makes to the shifting feel is nothing short of "excellent". The Avid Juicy 7's were decent brakes, until I changed out to Goodridge hoses. Then braking became a lot more modulable, believe it or not.

Late 2009:
Became open to the idea of converting this bike to a tourer - it's much more comfortable than my road bike. Added the Tubus LOCC 700c rack along with a 1.6kg ABUS Granit X-Plus 54 300mm U Lock, carried by the integrated lock holder. Added a lot more reflective tape (misnomer, since it's actually hard plastic!) to the rims, frame and fork.

Current Setup as of 29 March 2010:

Structure
Fox Forx F80RLT
FSA IS2 integrated headset
Kinesis KM2 frame 18"

Wheels
DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8 double butted spokes
Mavic XM 819 (V-brake version)
Shimano XTR 965 Centerlock hubs
Shimano XT Centerlock rotors
IRC Serac XC 2.1" front tire
Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2.1" rear tire

Controls
Avid Juicy 7
Easton EA50 flat bar
EBC Gold brake pads
Ergon GX1 grips
Goodridge hydraulic brake lines
Selle Italia Gel Flow XC saddle
Singletrack Solutions ST-Lites bar ends
Thomson Elite 110x6 degree 25.4mm stem
Thomson Elite 31.6x330 (maybe 410mm?) seatpost

Rack
Tubus LOCC 700c
Tubus Quick Release mounting kit
Tubus Seatstay clamping kit (not in use anymore)
Sunlite seatclamp with rear rack bolt securing mount
DIY'ed Daiso wooden plank for top rack
Leftover waterproof canvas for fenders

Panniers/Luggage
Daiso bungee net Medium
Ortlieb Back Roller Classic
Ortlieb Rack Pack Medium
Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Classic Large

Security
ABUS Granit X-Plus 54 300mm U-Lock
Daiso 90cm x 2.3mm flowerpot hanging cable
Trek Dreadlock

Miscellaneous
Garmin GPSmap 60CSx
Minoura AB1600 1.5 liter bottle cage
N-Gear Jump Stop
Nokon shifting cable housing
RRP NeoGuard XS
Samui AirZound 3 airhorn
SKS X-Board front fender
Topeak Turbo Morph G pump

Lights
Busch & Muller 4D Toplight Permanent
Minoura "Besso" stanchion light mount (x2)
Planet Bike Superflash
S-Sun Ilumenox 1W LED lamp
S-Sun Ilumenox 3W LED lamp

Drivetrain
Aerozine SKS based external BB set
Shimano XT cassette 11-34
Shimano SLX chain
Shimano XT crankset with FSA 44/32/22 rings
SRAM x9 shifters, x0 RD
Time ATAC pedals

Apparel
Efficient Velo Tools Safe-Zone Mirror
Buff
Mavic Tempo shoes
Assorted gloves - Troy Lee, Fox Racing
Halo Headband
Others like arm warmers, leg warmers...