Another first post - just saying hello
I don't yet consider myself to be a SS'er, but I did just purchase a new Surly 1x1 with the standard QBP build kit. Why? I broke my SC Heckler frame last week and I can't wait the 4-6 weeks it will take to get the warranty resolved to ride (having only one bike sucks). Besides, I've wanted a Surly 1x1 for awhile so I just did it. Haven't even ridden it yet, but I hope to remedy that today. It's going to be interesting going from a 2x9 with 5+ inches of travel to a 1x1 with 0 travel even though I never used the granny gear.
I have plenty of experience with my geared FS build and know what works and what doesn't, but very little experience with SS. I am not a weight weenie and I don't race. I just like to ride and build trail and I think the SS will make me a stronger rider. Here's what I have on the 1x1. What would you replace first?
Surly 1x1 frame and fork
Cane Creek S2 headset
Easton EA50 mid-rise bar
Sun Rhynolite rims
Surly new disc hubs
DT Swiss spokes
Avid mech disc brakes/Avid levers
Truvativ Stylo SS ISIS crankset w/bashguard - 34 tooth
ACS Claw freewheel - 17 tooth
SRAM PC1 chain
Salsa stem
Salsa Shaft seatpost
WTB Mutanoraptor 2.4 tires
WTB seat (not sure which, but it seems comfortable enough)