Originally Posted by
dminor
I have had more crashes by getting confused over which gear to be in. If only I had known sooner.
Me too! That's why absolutely everyone everywhere should use the exact same bike I do - it's the best, for everyone. I'm glad you finally see the error of your ways, and posted a completely serious, non snide comment in a thread which is all about helping Gman select the right components for him.
You're a real asset to the community.
And Gman, Chelboed is more knowledgeable than I about these things, so I'll defer to him on brands.