What is a MTB component you almost never run stock?

A close-up view of a mountain bike's handlebars, featuring textured grips and gear shifters. The bike's frame is a shiny gold color, and the background shows an outdoor setting with brown foliage and greenery.
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Unboxing a new bike is exciting, but it can also be a letdown. Sure, that new bike is specced with top-shelf suspension, but lo and behold, they skimped on the cockpit. Or worse, the bike is specced with undergunned tires just to save a few grams!

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Tell us why you usually swap out the part you choose in the comments below. 👇

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