Originally Posted by
bikemig
I like the build and I think the 38/24 upfront is a clever idea but I'd go with a triple even if that means having to ditch the brifters. I'd also be tempted to go 11/34 in the rear.
Thanks, I run a triple on my current commuter, but I want to simplify things and be able to use the 38t ring as the primary chainring. I currently find myself shifting very often between the big and middle ring.
11-34t in the back is noted, it's the reason i'm going with the deore rear derailer, since it will accept the 34t in contrast to the long cage tiagra rear derailer. I'm not all set on gearing yet, I've been thinking 38 was too low as well, but I think i'll try this out and see how it goes.