Another good tire is the Nokian Gazzalodi (I think that's the name!) Big and fat and great grip in all conditions!
As far as pedals go, I prefer a platform pedal with small pins over a bear trap type. Atomic Laboratories has some real nice pedals and I also like the Easton Flatboy pedals.
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