Here is my rig...
Currently riding it on NYC bikepaths, so it has Specialized Nimbus semi-slicks (1.5")... Giant Rainier (Model '02), heavily upgraded... Has already more than 5,000 miles already and still going strong...
My upgrades, so far:
Mavic Crosslands wheelset
Truvativ Firex (Square-taped; 44/32/22) cranks
Shimano 520L pedals
Thomson Elite layback seatpost
Selle San Marco Mtn.gel saddle
SRAM PG970 (11-32) cassette
SRAM chain
Will update this winter:
Thomson stem (Currently: Giant OEM stem)
Truvativ Team flat handlebar (Giant OEM bar)
SRAM X.9 shifters (Shimano Deore)
SRAM X.9 rear der./Shimano XT front der. (Shimano LX/Deore)
Keeping:
Avid Mech. brakes
Marzocchi Bomber fork (unless I upgrade the frame, in that case I go for a new fork also)
OT, I'm shopping for a road bike (to be bought around Feb./March '05), probably Felt 65, or Specialized Allez Comp, or Orbea Marmolada... Crave for speeds on roads...