Originally Posted by
fietsbob
It's fine, I don't go OCD on efficiency.. there is graphs published online if you want to geek out on that.
Used, whole bike was reasonable especially since you cannot buy them in the US.. to buy new see ;
https://www.koga.com/en/koga-signature
someone brought it back from Europe. seller even paid shipping, NC to OR. [I've had it since 2008]
That's a gorgeous touring setup. I've now got the 1x going, it's working really well. Still only using the 11-32T cassette though, the 11-42T is on order.
And it does feel good to ride, cleaner, simpler. I like it so far. And I can always put the 2x system back on if I want.