to compare to:
Lots of things have changed, some others will have to go to later on.
New:
- cables and cable housings
- chain
New to me:
- Rear mech (XT)
- Front mech (XT)
- Pedals (they will have to go)
- Thumbies (XT)
- Brake levers (XT)
- Brake calipers (XT)
- Grips
The seat post and stem will have to go.
A new (to me) crankset (XT) is expected to arrive this week. However, I made (yes, another) a mistake and also purchased a new (to me) XT cassette, which unfortunately doesn't fit on the existing hub. The hub is significantly larger than expected.
I suppose I'll need to purchase the appropriate XT hub and build a wheel at a later time.
Before doing so, I'll have to service the current oversized hub, as it's making unpleasant sounds of grit and humidity instead of smooth grease and steel balls.
However, I'm unsure which tool I should use for this task. Please forgive the excessive amount of grease; it was a desperate attempt to provide some lubrication for the hidden steel balls until I can find the proper tools and procedure to service the hub.