Modifications to a 19.5" Litespeed Pisgah (2003)

I decided to replace the front shock , an Answer Manitou R7, the XTR V-brakes and the 26" Spinergy wheels with a Niner carbon rigid fork, BB7 disc brakes and 27.5" ZTR Arch wheels
Here is a pic of the whole bike  and some close ups

I modified the front end setup(May 2016).

 It is now all Renthal (40 mm offset stem, 740mm wide handlebar and grips). New rear derailleur cable and Fizik Pave saddle...very narrow and stiff.

Here are a few pics: