Ultra components

[vanniri]

In response to some recent threads on components (useful life) and frames cracking from bad OEM components (seat binder on non s-works specialised) it made me think which components I'll be able to recommend without batting an eye-lid. Here's my list:

• Chris King head set (best attribute: quality, worst attributes: price & pre-load sensitive, although this is probably universal amongst head-sets)
  
• Thompson seat post binder (best attributes: quality & required torque of only 2.8nm, as a result very frame friendly, worst attribute: can't think of any)
  
• XTR & Dura Ace hubs (best attributes: quality, bearing life & free-hub body made from titanium, as a result cassette damage is virtually non-existent, worst attribute: requires preload. The newer Dura Ace hubs solved this problem rather creatively)
  
• Thompson seat post and stem (best attribute: it just works!, worst attribute: torque recommendations should be adhered to)
  
• XT crank (best attribute: ticks all the boxes of what a crank should be/do, worst attributes: BB bearing requires frame to be reamed & bearing life is pre-load sensitive)
  
• Mavic 819 rims (best attributes: strong, USB system works most flawless & rims sold separately, worst attribute: heavy)
  
• Goodridge brake cable housing (best attribute: best performance upgrade, worst attributes: no OEM, sourcing of sizes could be difficult in SA)
  

Any other?