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Spec as follows:
Surly Crosscheck 58cm
Shimano 8 speed Alfine Rear on Shimano hub (prebuilt) - with quickfire changer (perferred to twist grip)
DT Swiss TKS40 rim on deore hub
Shimano Alfine Crankset 45T
Shimano Deore V Brakes
Cane Creek VP Pro Comp Headset
On-One Mary Bars
truvativ stem
no-name seatpost
Tubus vega rear rack
Schwalbe 32c marathon plus front and rear.
Not being used to the wide bars, its taken a while to get used to my new width - but they are great for climbing hills, and really comfortable to ride. The whole ride is very smooth and silent, and its surprisingly easy to manouvre - the front is really light and strong as well