This circles back to the 'why do we need 12' question. Box's 9-speed from a few years ago was a nice alternative, though too pricey relative to Shimano. Advent 9 doesn't quite have the range. ZTTO does. They've got a steel 9-speed HG 11-50 for under $50. Pair with the Advent X derailleur and shifter ($100) or Sunrace M900 and M903 shifter ($60) and you could have a great chainline for relative peanuts.
Jan. 10, 2022, 12:32 p.m. - Alex D
This circles back to the 'why do we need 12' question. Box's 9-speed from a few years ago was a nice alternative, though too pricey relative to Shimano. Advent 9 doesn't quite have the range. ZTTO does. They've got a steel 9-speed HG 11-50 for under $50. Pair with the Advent X derailleur and shifter ($100) or Sunrace M900 and M903 shifter ($60) and you could have a great chainline for relative peanuts.