Originally Posted by
kuan
I really wonder why they put a 105 derailleur on the back. You might want to ask in the mechanics forum if it will handle an 11-32 cassette.
Thanks for the suggestion. This is the response I got from the Mechanics forum...
"you can get a 29T in there... maybe a 30T if you are lucky. anymore and yes, you'll have to swap it for a mtb derailer."
For fully loaded touring I assume it would be wise to upgrade the cassette/derailleur down the road, if not right away to get better gearing on the low end? Is 11-32 sufficient? I'm sure I've read a few times that you can never have low enough gearing on a touring bike.