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Old 12-22-19, 08:44 PM
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atwl77
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I don't have an as-comprehensive list as yours, but I do have a couple of general points for my dream rando rig:

- carbon race bike
- moderately small chainrings up front (maybe something like 48/32), and 11-32 or (maybe even 11-34) at the back.
- round seatpost. As much as I like aero, but round has better compatibility with various lights and bags
- round handle bar. Again, as much as I like aero (and is also more comfortable on the tops), but most devices like round better
- no electronic shifting. It's the best thing since sliced bread when it works, but arguably the worst kind of problem if it doesn't
- similar to the reasons above, no tubeless... or at least this current generation of tubeless. I'll take a pair of 28mm Panaracer Gravel Kings, and a couple of tubes
- definitely want aero bars, it's been a game changer for me
- carbon wheels around the 50mm-ish range... something like a Zipp 404 or Campy Bora or a custom build by the LBS
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