Image 1 : Avid brakes are part of the SRAM group (Rockshox, Avid, SRAM, Truvativ) which is beginning to rival Shimano on high-end mtb bikes. The Avid Juicy brakes are featured on the XtC1 & 2 among others. Lock-on grips(with 2 allen-key bolts) are standard issue on the XtC1 & 2 among others.
Image 2: SRAM's alternative take on the rear derailleur.
Image 3: Race Face cranks have always been popular & now feature the rigid external bearing system. (XtC2)
Image 4&5: Pop-loc by RockShox is featured on GIANT's high-end mountain bikes , this feature activated by a trigger on the bars & enables the adjustment of the fork to reduce compression when climbing & riding on smooth surfaces at high speed.
