Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
your setup works for you, why on earth would you change it just because others use something different?
if your setup doesnt work for you, due to you not needing such a wide range of gearing, then change it with a new cassette and chain. The derailleur wont affect anything and buying a short cage instead of your current GS will just mean less $ in your pocket.
if that's worth being like the others, then make the change.
I appreciate the notes. This isn't a matter of trying to be like the others. It's not a matter of being a follower. It is a matter of wondering if my setup is correct as I see others are different.