microSHIFT ADVENT X Install on my Ritchey Ascent - 10-Speed Upgrade

On the last few rides with my Ritchey Ascent I found myself wanting to upgrade it from my initial 1x8 drivetrain to a 1x10 with a few more gear options, a wider upper rear cassette range and a bigger and oval front chainring. With the new release of the microShift Advent X drivetrain I thought now was the perfect time.

If you have not seen the restoration of this bike check out the two links below. The first is just after I got the frame and did a quick build of it. The second is a full restoration/mod of the bike to the way it is set up for this ride.

https://youtu.be/4pyntGaPMbs

https://youtu.be/o9ojQ9pHzx4

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For this bike the folks at Paul Components also partnered with me by providing several awesome polished parts. Below is a link to their site. They are the epitome of art and engineering combined into simple and beautiful components.

https://www.paulcomp.com/

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From this upgrade:
MicroShift Advent X Rear Derailleur - Link coming soon - I got mine off eBay
Wolf Tooth Elliptical Chainring: 38T - https://amzn.to/2YixAXX
Sunrace 10 Speed Cassette - https://amzn.to/3f8HHVa
Microshift 10 Speed Thumb Shifter Right - https://amzn.to/2SnvEJW

From the last build:
Sella Italia Flite1990 Saddle - White - https://amzn.to/3dLYzAr
Oury Grip V2 Lock-On Grips Graphite, Pair - https://amzn.to/2RdRTSh
Cross King ShieldWall Mountain Bike Tire - 26 x 2.2 Folding MTB Tire - https://amzn.to/2uf6l3S
VeloTubes FR-21, 40mm Red - https://amzn.to/2UTrgTt
NoTubes Tire Sealant - https://amzn.to/2wCE2NW
Origin8 Alloy Blade Chainrings, 110mm / 5 Bolt / 34t - https://amzn.to/2xDAuv9
FSA Duron X 1Inches Threaded Headset - https://amzn.to/2V846cb
Farbetter 4 Pieces Bicycle Cable Guide - https://amzn.to/2xs2Bgs
Tubeless Presta Valve Stem Kit - https://amzn.to/3anJseu
BlueSunshine 10 Pcs Shifter Cable - https://amzn.to/393zAFc
Park Tool CL-1 Synthetic Blend Bicycle Chain Lube - https://amzn.to/37JCjCN
Good Mechanic Kit - Park Tool AK-3 - https://amzn.to/39QsZ1H
My repair stand - Park Tool PCS-10.2 - https://amzn.to/3bQfssI

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