Originally Posted by
Jbarcs
IK_biker:
So far in this string I have found a number of suggestions as to what I should do instead of any reports on my initial inquiry which was looking for experience with a given item and setup. The person that suggested I was jumping through hoops interested me immensely. Changing a cassette is not exactly rocket science. Changing a complete groupset... well that comes a lot closer. The wacky idea (using an 11-40 SunRace), which was recommended to me by the mechanic at my LBS, is a $62 part; not cheap but also not outrageously expensive.
As to "accurate info." Apologies... I gave only that which I had.
In closing this joyful note I still seek any user experience if such may be out there.
Cheers.
naganna happen- user experience. You are asking about pretty new tech for touring. Most here are entrenched in 3x9 or lower drivetrains.
Try the recreational cyclocross and gravelbiking forum maybe? or the mountainbike forum? Those two would probably have someone using the cassette before this forum would.
What this forum does excel at is reading your idea then asking why not do something else and suggesting that other thing. Its helpful at times since it gives the poster options to consider. Its completely useless at times for the obvious reason that is happening in this thread.