Originally Posted by
lordkevin
I will be replacing out the parts because I have the money to spend and as I will be commuting on my bike everyday, I don't mind dishing out the cash to get good quality parts. I also have a great sense of satisfaction customizing things I own and getting them exactly how I want them.
Getting quality components that match your needs is certainly a good idea. But it sounds like you're already planning to swap out everything for no particular reason. The parts may not be amazing, but they're there, and many/most may work out just fine. If you're fairly new to riding, it can really help to just ride it "as-is" for a while and determine what really doesn't make the grade. Better to put more of your money into the things that you find really matter than to drop mad cash on a sparkly headset that has no discernable effect on your ride. Not that I have my opinions about over-rated parts or anything...