Originally Posted by
Darth Lefty
I looked up the OP's bike a few days ago when this thread started. It's an 18 speed with bar end shifters. The rear mech is a Deore-level, extra long cage (MTB). The build appears to be well suited for a triple conversion. Buying a whole new drivetrain two levels up is bonkers, you'd be spending more on that than a 5 year old bike is worth.
If it's an extra long cage just change the cassette. I don't see the problem?
My comment was that Deore is ****ty on a $1000 bike where it's the single component that does the most work on a bike.