One of my biggest wishes was return to V-brakes. From the first time I used disc brakes I didn't like them. Although Seek brakes weren't making any problems I still had desire for V's... So after Giant released 2013 Seek models and some of them have V's I came to idea
New Seek frame and fork and all of my components...
This is what I got >
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Nice bikes. Looks like you've gone from a trail bike to a flat bar road bike. Are you planning on road style handle bars? Or are you sticking w/ the flat bars?
Specs:
Frame: Giant Seek Aluxx
Fork: Giant Seek Aluxx
Wheels: Giant CR18 rims, Formula hubs, Niro spokes
Tires: Giant S-R3, 700x32, all condition + flat protection
Brakes: Tektro V-brake + white Aligator pads + white housing
Handlebar: 3T Tida
Stem: Giant SL
Seatpost: Giant
Saddle: Tioga Spyder
Cassete: Shimano Deore 11-34 (9sp)
Chain: Shimano XT (9sp)
Crankset: Shimano Deore with FSA SS chainring 36T
Chainguide: Superstar components
Shifter: Shimano Deore (9sp) + white housing
Grips: Ergon GE1
Comp: Giant Axact 13w
Pedals: Crankbrothers Eggbeater 1
Weight: 11.7kg
Here are some photos: