I don't see a FD on the 2X Rifle; I'd think you hand-shifted it, except you said you mounted a FD. Is the seat tube small enough for a typical band-clamp FD? Or did you use a Litepro FD adapter? Or does the Rifle come with a welded FD bracket? Thanks.

I'm still a big fan of 2X on 20" wheels, for better ground clearance at the RD, all other factors being equal. But it does require research and finesse for a good 2X installation on some frames with fat seat tubes like mine.