I was inspired by this thread, and decided to make a touring/errand bike.
deore m6000-gs
11-42t
50/34 chainring
big apple 406
had a brooks saddle initially, but I decided to switch it to SMP TRK as the break in period was taking too long
I absolutely love it, I can traverse muddy, steep gradients at a leisure pace
will be riding this bike when I want to smell the roses
edit: probably add dynamo lights down the road too