Drivetrain for Commuter/cross/touring build
08-01-08 | 02:21 PM
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Drivetrain for Commuter/cross/touring build
Hey Everyone,
Im in the process of building a bike and need some advice on drivetrain components. Most of my riding will be on roads and the bike trail near my house (and some dirt), but i also want to be able to load up the panniers and do some light touring. I have been round and round trying to decide to go with a compact double or a triple setup (9sp?). the think the Compact would be fine for most of my riding im just concerned about touring (although i could always have lower geared cassette) and durability off road.
I have been looking at Shimano 105/ultegra stuff and possibly XT if i go with the 9 speed triple.
Any advice?
My frame is the Surly Cross Check
Ultegra/Open Pro Wheels
Todd
Im in the process of building a bike and need some advice on drivetrain components. Most of my riding will be on roads and the bike trail near my house (and some dirt), but i also want to be able to load up the panniers and do some light touring. I have been round and round trying to decide to go with a compact double or a triple setup (9sp?). the think the Compact would be fine for most of my riding im just concerned about touring (although i could always have lower geared cassette) and durability off road.
I have been looking at Shimano 105/ultegra stuff and possibly XT if i go with the 9 speed triple.
Any advice?
My frame is the Surly Cross Check
Ultegra/Open Pro Wheels
Todd
08-01-08 | 04:00 PM
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The compact double will probably be your best bet. Trouble free and easy to setup. You did say you were doing light touring though. You can get just about the same gearing with a compact double as a triple and if you need more, change to a mountain cassette.
This coming from someone that has triples on all my bikes.
This coming from someone that has triples on all my bikes.
