Just got done installing a brand new Atlas Crank on my bike today. Even though the bike is technically a cross country setup the crank didn't add any weight. It actually came in a few grams under the Bontrager Race crankset that it replaced. The new crankset is much stiffer then the previous one and the appearance can't be beat. I have only been able to ride it once so far, but it felt very stable and responsive. Once I get some more time in on it on the trail I will post again with some more close up pictures.As for the bike itself, it is more or less composed of parts we have available through our ebay store. The shifters and derailleurs are all Sram X9 components. They are almost identical to their XO counterparts except for the slight increases in weight and materials used(i.e. No carbon fiber or titanium on the X9 stuff). I also run a Sram PG-990 cassette and a 991 hollow-pin chain. I didn't think swapping the cassette for a 990 would make a huge difference over the 970 I had previously run. Besides looking great and the weight saved I have noticed a definite difference in shifting.
In addition to the drive train, I used White Jagwire Ripcord cable housing. We have it availible in a variety of colors on ebay. If you need something to set off the look of your bike, or you just want to add a bit of color, Ripcord cable housing is a must have.
I run a set of Juicy Seven Disc Brakes. They are a couple years old, but the design is still similar. Avid Juicy and Elixir series brakes are among the best disc brakes availble. After the intial wear in period, they have been nothing short of amazing. I run 185mm rotors for looks more then anything, but they are truly a great preforming brake.
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