Originally Posted by
pierce
so an Ultegra 2x10 setup, with 53-39 front and 11-28 rear (wow, thats an insanely high top gear)
what kind of flat-bar shifters can you work with your missing fingers? flatbar trigger shifters generally require an index finger AND thumb on both hands.
thats a really nice 'race' bike, seems a shame to chop it up like this. if its a 2012 like your ink, it must be nearly brand new?
I'm not sure I understand the mountain bike + speed part. a hybrid is not that different than a cheaper light duty hard tail mountain bike, with street tires. putting smaller slick/semislick tires on your mountain bike will get you more than halfway there, unless its a full suspension downhill bike or something.
I'm missing middle and ring on left hand and ring on right. It's really hard to change gears on it. I also have a condition called Reynauds which means I have to wear gloves. All this adds to a not so fun ride.
I love the bike, very pissed off I have to get rid of it. Yes its a 2012 model I'm sure.
I have a Specialized rock hopper(I think) hard tail. Would it be easier just to buy some really light rims for that. I just thought it was quite a heavy bike and weight for me is an issue.
Basically I need a comfortable bike (which the Specialized is) that is geared for speed but rides like a mountain bike.
I'm such a noob.