sorry, didnt see other thread.
Clear now.
What an odd change to do to a dt frame....(previous owner)
honestly, for a coast to coast trip, I think you should just look at switching stuff out, put on a triple and shifters of your liking--but you might be lucky and be able to find a mtb double that you'd be happy with, like a 42-26 or something, but you'll have to research this to see what is available and figure out chain line issues.
its a 26in trucker right?
Yeah 54cm 26" wheels. The owner bought the frameset new and put his choice of components on it then never rode it. I'm pretty sure he just does it as a hobby and flips them. My first choice would be a triple and bar end shifters. I'll probably just ride as is and change later, I'm mainly riding in central Indiana which is flat as a pancake.