This is my G Line where I have up/side graded lots of parts. The biggest upgrade is the gear hub, I’ve installed the Shimano Alfine 11 speed hub which I find so much better than the 8 speed. The Shimano shifter is also a lot better than the factory Micro Shift shifter. I have also side graded the brakes to the Shimano UR300/MT200, these are some of the best value hydronic brakes out there. Braking performance is similar to the factory TRP brakes but I prefer working on Shimano and the bigger 160mn discs look better (I think). I’ve also cut the bars a little narrower and installed some old school bull horns, these are just a personal choice, neither an upgrade or a side grade. In the future I would like some quick release SPD pedals that will fit in the magnet holder at the back of the fork or maybe something which will allow me to use pannier bags without kicking them. What have you guys done to change your G Line from the factory set up?
by HGHW2008
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Good feedback – thanks for sharing
Did you build the wheel yourself?
I’d love to hear more about the IGH change as well… its something that feels like a “no brainer” type of upgrade to me. Built the wheel yourself? Did you have to move to the new shifter or would the orig shifter worked just fine?