I'm now the US distributor for Trigon Bicycles. For years, they've been manufacturing high end frames and components for some of cycling's most recognizable brands. Now, it's their turn in the sun.
My new race bike is their carbon hardtail, the MQC905. The bottom bracket is stiff, enhancing its climbing ability and the carbon seat and chainstays dampen enough vibration on the descents without feeling noodly. The bar, stem and seatpost are also from Trigon.
The pedals are Exustar E-PM28Ti with SPD cleats. They clear mud well and the the engagement is solid.
My new shoes are the Exustar E-SM322. They have a deeper heel cup and are wider in the forefoot compared to the Specialized Carbon Pro and the same weight.
RaceFace Next SL crankset: 730 grams, stiff, durable, and the rings shift great.
Stan's Olympic 347 rims with DT Swiss SuperComp spokes, alloy nipples and WTB LaserDisc Lite Hubs.
Spinner Aeris Sport fork. Nokon shift cables. Hybrid ceramic bearings from Boca Bearings.
WTB Rocket V saddle: Treats me and my boys well.
WTB Tires: ExiWolf, Mutano Raptor, Wolverine, or NanoRaptors depending on the course.