SRAM X9 Drivetrain
SRAM's X9, 2x10 Drivetrain offers exceptional performance for the price. So take a look (unless you just won the lottery).
Drivetrain & Pedals
An Argument For Ditching Your Front Derallieur
This may have been unappealing in the past, but the right 1x10 setup will quiet your bike, improve shifting performance, and increase clearance. Take a look.
Crank Brothers Mallet 3 pedal
By slightly lowering the weight and significantly lowering the price of the new Mallet 3, Crank Brothers has raised the bar with their high end, clipless platform pedal.