Originally Posted by Expatriate
After building it, we switched from a full XT/XTR 8 speed group to SRAM X9/XTR. Still haven't decided if it's better, or just newer. I've also had my sanity questioned for replacing every bolt possible with titanium or aluminum. The blue bottle cage bolts match the anodized brake/shift cable tips.
Wait a minute. You have her leading your out-of-phase cranks? Don't you mean you're leading? I only ask because while upgrading our chainrings I accidently got the cranks out of phase with her leading by just a couple of teeth, that you can barely see, but we both realized how much harder it was for her that day, as we happened to climb a number of hills. It made me think that perhaps I should lead by just a bit and it would save her knees!