First up is a FSA Orbit XLII headset. Using oversized cups the headset should be strong enough and with sealed cartridge bearings I shouldn't need a new headset ever. When the bearings go, they can be easily replaced. I purchased mine from CRC and didn't receive a top cap, as usual CRC's service is ace and they've sent out a top cap. I'll also need to get a star fangled nut though.
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To keep my tyres full is a Topeak Mountain Morph pump. Topeak have came out with another clever product with this pump. It's a mini pump and a track pump at the same time. There's a fold-out foot pad at the bottom and the handle folds out to make a T shape - a mini track pump! The fairly short hose rotates 360° to reduce the risk of breaking valves!
Here's what Travelling Two have to say about it.
Having been using KMC chains for years now and thinking they're the bee's car keys there was only one choice of chain - a KMC X9 73. These chains come with a KMC Missing Link giving you the opportunity to break the chain without the use of a chain tool continually until you lose the Missing Link. To anyone using these - take several spares.
Next we have 6 Continental Tour 28 inner tubes in the 700 x 32-47 Schrader valve flavour. Having used Continental's tubes for a while now they hold their air well. As for puncture resistance, well that's mostly down to tyre choice and pressure.
Lastly we've got second-hand Shimano Tiagra STI shifter/brake levers on a 460mm wide bar. I gasped at the price of new STIs so quickly started looking for a used pair. I got the bar and shifters from a member of the local bike club that I've bought 2 bikes from and as many bits to build a third! I'm a big fan of wide bars so I wasn't prepared to get a narrow racing bar - I've got a bar bag to fit in there!
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