I have a custom build that hopefully will be finished mid-Jan (I am in the UK). It's not too late to tweak the spec so I'd welcome comments on the choices. I was going to buy the standard S-Works carbon bike but supply is tough and the custom build allows a nice research of components to take place. This is going to be my regular, most used bike. It will replace a 2006 S-Works SJ which was also a custom build. My riding on this bike is UK XC and summer trips to the French Alps where the SJ has held up fine, even though an Enduro would be a better choice for bigger hits.
My choices on components on top of the frame are:
STEM Thomson Elite X4 31.8mm 70mm black 0degree rise
HANDLEBARS Specialized OS XC low rise carbon bar, 640mm wide, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep
GRIPS Lizard Skins lock-on Moab
BRAKES Avid Juicy Ultimates 203 front 185 rear
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano M970 XTR, DMD top swing
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano M972 XTR Shadow
SHIFT LEVERS Shimano XTR SL-M970
CASSETTE FREEWHEEL XTR M970 11-34t
CHAIN Connex 9X1
CRANKSET Shimano M970 XTR
PEDALS N/A Shimano XTR M970
RIMS Mavic Crossmax SLR UST Disc 2008 (pair, black and red)
TYRES Conti Vert Pro UST 2.3 front and back
SADDLE Specialized Phenom, Titanium rails 143 mm
My choices on components on top of the frame are:
STEM Thomson Elite X4 31.8mm 70mm black 0degree rise
HANDLEBARS Specialized OS XC low rise carbon bar, 640mm wide, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep
GRIPS Lizard Skins lock-on Moab
BRAKES Avid Juicy Ultimates 203 front 185 rear
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano M970 XTR, DMD top swing
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano M972 XTR Shadow
SHIFT LEVERS Shimano XTR SL-M970
CASSETTE FREEWHEEL XTR M970 11-34t
CHAIN Connex 9X1
CRANKSET Shimano M970 XTR
PEDALS N/A Shimano XTR M970
RIMS Mavic Crossmax SLR UST Disc 2008 (pair, black and red)
TYRES Conti Vert Pro UST 2.3 front and back
SADDLE Specialized Phenom, Titanium rails 143 mm