good suggestions keep them coming. I already have brooks saddle so that is taken care of. I wanted to know what people are riding for front forks. rigid or suspension and what models? Also what gear ratios are people riding for this trail?

Thank you

OK I have a Gary fisher utopia 2009 stock 29er. I am planing on doing a month on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route starting from the Mexico border. My question is what would you up grade? I know I want new wheels, front fork, new chain, new bar ends, and new brake rotors. Maybe I will replace the cassettes. Am I missing anything? Any ideas. What components would you replace and with what?