Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
...
- Wide gear range should work for most people in most conditions, but a cassette swap is easy and relatively inexpensive if a wider range of gearing is needed...
I had a similar 3x10 drivetrain on my (stolen) Randonee and you can just replace the 26t chainring with a 22t one for really low gearing. Easy and cheap.
For $1,358.99 I don't think you can't beat that deal, especially given REI's service. Some unusual choices in the build (hydro brakes, front TA, etc.), but I'm sure it works. The only real weak spot I see is the WTB rims - I'm pretty sure they don't make rims with 36 holes, so it's going to be 32 spokes per wheel.