artur elias

I sympathize with you!

No, I didn't sell my first one, but I'm already deep in the processo of building my second and better one. I bought a nice old hybrid/touring Giant a couple of months ago, than went after a cheap Y-frame for the rear triangle, so I don't have to use a tall hard tail rear end like I had to in the first build; and other small stuff.

Bike has already been tested, cargo area is the next step.

I'm making pictures of every step this time, so I can put a tutorial online.

Back to your question:

I had to cope with 9 gears only in my first Xtra, because of a chain management problem wich rendered the small chain ring impossibe to use. I miss the low gears often, and that's actually one of the reasons to try another (better) build.