Give a front pull side swing Shimano a try before dismissing front derailleurs
FDs can fix lots of chain line issues plus allow shorter rear cages.
A combi shifter with a front shift lever stacked on top of a rear shift lever body, so that you couldn't do the big-big or small-small gear combinations, would be an even further great improvement
March 22, 2022, 9:41 a.m. - taprider
Give a front pull side swing Shimano a try before dismissing front derailleurs FDs can fix lots of chain line issues plus allow shorter rear cages. A combi shifter with a front shift lever stacked on top of a rear shift lever body, so that you couldn't do the big-big or small-small gear combinations, would be an even further great improvement