Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Milledgeville, Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Black Mountain Cycles MCD,2017 Advocate Cycles Seldom Seen Drop Bar, 2017 Niner Jet 9 Alloy, 2015 Zukas custom road, 2003 KHS Milano Tandem, 1986 Nishiki Cadence rigid MTB, 1980ish Fuji S-12S
Acera will do just fine. Alivio or Deore would be a little better, but for light duty you don't need to spend much. No need to get the latest model. Try to find some leftover stock. Lightly used from eBay will do if you want to get by cheaply. You might even find a good deal on leftover or used LX or XT. Make sure you don't get the rapid rise or low normal type.