I like MTB-size shifts and I don't need a 6:1 range so that looks like 1x11 speed, or 2x9, or 3x7. I built my commuter as a 27 speed mainly because it was becoming harder to get premium 8 speed stuff, and I wanted to try a Shimergo build. (in the future I might replace the road triple with a mountain double, I barely use the top gears.) 27 speed has been around for 20 years now. The Deore/Tiagra/50 level stuff is acceptable. The premium stuff really is nicer. You can still get XT level 9-speed stuff... for now.
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Last edited by Darth Lefty; 05-30-17 at 11:25 PM.