Originally Posted by
RubeRad
Nice thread.
One of my options for N+1 is
Volagi Viaje 1x10 in cream, but that would be a couple years down the road yet. (I'm trying to wear out my Surly CrossCheck first!)

That's an interesting parts mix -- very functional across the board. SRAM is really pushing their 1x11 stuff, but for many uses it seems like overkill. I've got a Shadow Plus derailleur on my bike, but only because I got it really cheap at an LBS warehouse sale. I don't need the clutch function and I had to add an inline barrel adjuster (which my frame makes challenging).
Good luck wearing out the Cross Check. I suggest a sledge hammer.