Originally Posted by bonsai171

Tim,

It is probably unlikely that I would start out bikepacking, but it would be nice to start out with something that doesn't have to be changed later on. From what i can tell, if the GRX RX-812 rear mech is used in the initial build, the only swap that might be needed later on is a cassette. The RX-812 supports up to a 42t cassette. With a 11-36 cassette and a 30t chainring that would be 23 gear inches. Would that be low enough for bikepacking? Got about 26 gear inches on the current bike.

Was able to eek a few more bucks out of the 3K bike build, but not much. More than likely this will be a gradual build, but going with the Jamis frame instead of the Niner would save $250. Going to look at the geometry on both and see if it would make sense to go with the Jamis instead.. If so, maybe putting more $ into wheels would be good? Currently have Mavic Allroad tubeless disc wheels in the plan, not sure if they are a decent set of wheels or not.

Dave