It's funny how most of these "wants" are for your kid, although it makes perfect sense.
I'm also keen on more min/max-able drive trains, specifically derailleur/shifter combos. I recently pulled the trigger on "downgrading" my 12spd to 11, because I find the finer index a little finicky when things get a bit bent out of shape. Also not a huge fan of monstrous 50/52t rings if I can avoid them. Found Deore 11spd derailleurs for $69 (bought 2), and matched that with an XT shifter and Sunrace 11-46 steel cassette. It'll all work fine with my 11/12spd Sram steel ring (now 30t from 32t) and existing cranks. Was quite pleased with myself.
Aug. 18, 2022, 7:28 a.m. - Mammal
It's funny how most of these "wants" are for your kid, although it makes perfect sense. I'm also keen on more min/max-able drive trains, specifically derailleur/shifter combos. I recently pulled the trigger on "downgrading" my 12spd to 11, because I find the finer index a little finicky when things get a bit bent out of shape. Also not a huge fan of monstrous 50/52t rings if I can avoid them. Found Deore 11spd derailleurs for $69 (bought 2), and matched that with an XT shifter and Sunrace 11-46 steel cassette. It'll all work fine with my 11/12spd Sram steel ring (now 30t from 32t) and existing cranks. Was quite pleased with myself.