Fogrider: the components are Shimano 105, including hubs, headset and bottom bracket. The only exceptions that I know of are the Dura Ace bar-end shifters and the Sugino 48-36-26 crank. The rims are Araya. Tires are Rivendell's proprietary Ruffy-Tuffies. Stem, handlebar and seatpost are Nitto. Saddle: a beefed-up Brooks B-17 (optional). Pedals are MKS touring style with Power Grip straps for shoe-pedal connection. The base bike comes without pedals, seat or handlebar tape to allow customization. Rivendell offers choises in their catelog.
TrekRider: the Dura Ace bar-end shifters work great. I had STI on my Fuji, but I don't really miss it. The bar-ends are indexed on the right (rear derailleur) and friction on the left (front derailleur). The rear system shifts with a satisfying click. Having a friction front derailleur allows for fine-tuning when you start to hear the chain rubbing. Using the bar-ends is fun. Also I like their simplicity.
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