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Which components (and types of bikes) to look for if you need a reliable and robust bicycle that rides well and is cheap and simple to do maintenance on ( @VlPo - here is the video in English, as promised :) ):


Parts list (with prices) - in $ US​

Frame + Fork + Handlebars (New Albion Privateer): 130
Stem (RITCHEY COMP TRAIL 80mm): 30 /160
Headset cups (Force 1 1/8 threadless): 15 /175

Brake levers (Tektro RL340):50 /225
Brake calipers (Tektro 926AL Mini V Brake): 40 /265

Front light (Busch + Müller Lumotec IQ Cyo Premium Senso Plus LED Front Light): 60 /325

Front hub (Shimano DH-3D37-QR): 50 /375

Rims 2x (Krypton): 20 /395
Spokes 72x (Chinese no-name): 15 /410
Nipples 72x (DT-SWISS classic 12 mm): 15 /425

Down-tube friction shifters (used, Shimano): 100 /525

Saddle (Fizik Antares R3 Open Regular): 100 /625
Seatpost (Ritchey): 50 /675

Bottom bracket cups (Shimano Deore/Alivio SM-BB52 Hollowtech II): 15 /690
Cranks (Shimano Alivio FC-T4060 w/ Chain Guard 170 mm 44-32-22): 50 /740
Pedals (Crankbrothers Stamp 7): 130 /870
Front derailleur (Shimano Deore FD-T6000 63-66° "10-speed"): 30 /900

Chain (SRAM PowerChain II PC-870): 12 /912
Cassette (Shimano CS-HG31-8): 8 /920
Rear derailleur (Shimano Deore RD-M531 "9-speed"): 40 /960

Rear hub (Shimano FH-M4050): 25 /985

Rack - rear (Topeak UNI Super Tourist DX 2.0): 50 /1035
Rear light (Busch + Müller Toplight Flat S Permanent LED): 20 /1055

Cables and housing (Shimano): 20 /1075

Kickstand (KLS): 20 /1095

Panniers (ORTLIEB Sport-Roller Classic): 120 /1215

Frame bag (from the Bike Team shop in Novi Sad): 20 /1235

Parts specific for the green bicycle:​

Brake levers: Shimano STX RC BL-MC40
Friction shifters: Shimano Deore XT SL-M730
 
@VlPo - here is the video in English, as promised :)
Yeah, I've already watched the video :)
And I am very glad that I bought a friction thumb shifter for 12x a long time ago ;)

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