Originally Posted by
Barrettscv
Almost? Almost what?
I'm glad you have an opinion, but I'll stick with mine.
If a a component change makes a bike significantly more comfortable, faster or more reliable, great.
If a build if driven by name-brand preference and the cost is higher, why the disrespect?
Sorry but no disrespect intended nor offered. Should have read something like "Almost a good list but I'd suggest some changes". I thought you were offering a 'dream' bike ...not necessarily your own build list. You did cut out the rest of my sentence in your quote.
The suggestions that I made for components are based on a number of factors of which name-brand isn't the most important. Examples: I've found Cinelli and Deda tape to be more durable than Profile Design. A Race Face seatpost is easier to setup than any post on the market...and I noticed you dropped a name there in your list. Paul cantilever brakes are easier to set up than just about anything I've ever used. Phil Wood hubs are, deservedly, legendary. Being able to take the hubs apart with a 5 mm allen wrench makes them superior to any other hub on the market. The whole cassette body comes off making spoke changes a snap and much easier than trying to remove the cassette with a Hypercracker. A Chris King headset will last for decades without any maintenance.
My list is basically how my touring bike is set up and I used components based on durability, ease of service and, yes, a little bling factor. But meileiblvd's thread is titled "Surly Trucker Deluxe: Share your dreams with me" and he has a budget of $3000. My bike's cost is right at that price point and it include the original purchase price ($900) of the Cannondale T800 that I stripped the parts off of to pimp my ride
If you are going to dream, dream big
