I just finished a drop to flat-bar conversion.
Parts installed: Easton 22" straight bar, ARX PRO 3T 120mm stem, Shimano BL-R550 brake levers and Ergon grips
Bought this Giant in 2001 BNIB and up-graded the wheels to Mavic Open Pros with105 hubs and changed the FD/RD to 105s. I rode this bike everywhere but its been collecting dust for the last few years as I found my flat bar bikes became more comfortable for this Old Phart.
I recently found myself without a geared bike after trading my Hybrid for a 2nd SS.
Looking forward to putting the Giant back into the Rotation.....especially for those hilly rides
Was about to take it out for its first ride but it starting raining.....
Ended up swapping the med chain ring with the large one and removing the FD/shifter.