Components that are reliable on the Shore

This is the list of the components that worked very well for me in wet/dry conditions on the North Shore.

"Worked well" is defined as having survived at least a year of riding

1. Chromag OSX bar
2. X7, X9 rear derailleurs
3. Gravity dropper turbo LP (6 months and going strong)
4. SLX double crank with a Bash
5. ODI Troy Lee grips
6. Hope Pro 2 Evo Front hub 
7. Mavic 719 rim
8. WTB Pure-V saddle
9. 5.10 Approach shoes -very durable for flat pedal use
10. Deity Decoy pedals- very very good for the wet Shore

Practical Suggestion changing brake pads

I always change brake pads one wheel at a time, then go for a ride and then change the other set. Why?

When you change one set of pads you know for sure that at least one brake will work right away and such fuzzy feeling of at least some sense of security is hard to beat.

When you change both sets of pads, at least for some time you are brake-less or the brakes response will be weak.