Originally Posted by
garethzbarker
This makes a lot of sense. what's your gear inch range? for more range one might be able to use an 11-32 and XT rear mech.
Gear inch range is approximately 26 to 101 .. that covers most everything I do... I don't spend much time pedaling over 30mph, so the lowish top end doesn't bother me and my typical cruise speed lets me run the 60t at about the middle of the cassette, so chainline is good and it runs quiet.
Originally Posted by
garethzbarker
I plan on keeping it nine speed for the capreo. If I upgrade components I'll use high end MTB stuff, a nice road crank and barend shifters probably. But barends aren't my favorite. I love the weight and their sturdy nature but I hate reaching down every time I want to shift.
Bar ends work good for me because I run various trekking bars.. the Soma 3 speed bars or VO Porteur bar have proven comfortable with their shallow drop and natural hand position.
