Originally Posted by
indyfabz
Pedals don't count. My thing didn't come with pedals. I supplied my own and the shop put them on. A simply replacing a worn equipment doesn't count either. The OP is really referring to customizing things like drivetrains and such. I got rid of my seat post because I knew it sucked based on my experience with my previous LHT that was stolen. The teeth on the post wore down and the saddle would not stay level. The stem was too long, so that eventually got replaced, but not for a while. And saddle is usually a matter of preference.
Heck the only real customizing I have thought about doing, granted it could maybe be a two part customization would be to add the angle iron to the dropouts and convert it into a fixed gear bike like I have did with my other bike. I have the flip-flop hub I use on the other bike and rode it single speed with the chain tensioner a couple of years ago on a 5700 mile trip. I was going to ride it fixed last year but ended up buying the new(2010 model year) bike since the shop wanted to get rid of it and gave me a real sweet deal so they could finally get it out of the shop. Otherwise there is no need to customize a touring a bike other than for fit...at least I haven't found any reason for it yet.