Originally Posted by
RobbieTunes
So, get an FD that fits the tube, and one that works with your choice of crankset. After that, a triple L shifter is a triple, and a long cage RD is a long cage, more sensitive to the cassette than the chain rings.
+1
and the RD choice is really a what type of freewheel/cassette you want to run. Most Road long cage RDs can handle up to 27 teeth cogs. If you want bigger, you have to go MTB.