STI's and touring: Granny gears
08-21-14, 06:11 AM
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I probably could have worded my response better. I love going fast on downhills while touring, but didn't reckon the OP would need much more than his current 48/12 (not far from your 46/11) to do that, and figured that getting adequate low gears was a more important consideration. In the end, I think everyone ought to have gearing that makes them happy. 
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08-21-14, 09:45 AM
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The distinction between Shimano's road and mountain groupsets is a marketing one. In practice, you can mix and match components with no problems.
On my commuter bike, I have a Shimano Tiagra STI set that I run with a MTB 44-34-22 triple crankset and a Shimano mountain Deore rear derailleur with no problems. The rear cassette is a Shimano mega-range 11-34. It can be done.
On my commuter bike, I have a Shimano Tiagra STI set that I run with a MTB 44-34-22 triple crankset and a Shimano mountain Deore rear derailleur with no problems. The rear cassette is a Shimano mega-range 11-34. It can be done.
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I didn't know that! Useful information.
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I've been following this thread with great interest as I'm in the process of trying to convert my 2013 Randonee from bar ends to 105 5703 brifters. Current setup is a LX, 44/32/22 crankset with a LX front derailleur. Rear Cassette is a 11X32. I know I need a 9sp Shimano rear derailleur but didn't know I need a Shimano road front derailleur. Does anyone have any advise as to what the best front derailleur for the 44/32/22 crank would be?
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It looks like the Jtek shiftmate straight may also be an option..
Jtek ShiftMate Straight
I'm starting to think the switch to brifters may be better suited to a winter project rather than a Friday night job as originally intended.
Jtek ShiftMate Straight
I'm starting to think the switch to brifters may be better suited to a winter project rather than a Friday night job as originally intended.
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