Just bought a Ritchey Ascent frameset to build out for the GDMBR next year. I’ll be building it out over the course of the winter. I wouldn’t call myself a cyclist; but I didn’t call myself a backpacker before hiking the Appalachian Trail a couple years ago either. I plan to seek advice here as I approach each component. Thought I’d start by asking for overall advice. Anything I should do/keep in mind throughout this process? Best source for discounted/sale parts? Where should I try to save money, and where is it worth spending some more? etc. etc.
Thanks in advance!
by Few_Spread_1800
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I run a Beacon bar, 1×11 9-46t with a 32t, 29ers with son28 front hub, friction shifting, Klampers, wren rear rack, manything cages on the fork, minithing under the down tube, cranktank, half frame bag, handle bar bag with a swood tbar support, and rear panniers
Check the Ritchey Ascent Owners FB group for inspiration.