Originally Posted by
oldbobcat
You don't want to open another can of worms with MTB derailleur compatibility with your STI levers. I'd recommend chucking the whole 6800/FSA mix and buy a full GRX kit before you go throwing in MTB components.
Good point with the FD. I consider this entry level into gravel biking for me, so I'm not going to spend too much on an outdated, budget brand, aluminum bike with quick release.
Originally Posted by
oldbobcat
So it seems that they guy who installed the crankset knew what he was doing.
Actually, he (or whoever worked on the bike for him) neglected to install the wave washer, but I fixed that easily and didn't bother to mention it here because it was relevant.
Originally Posted by
oldbobcat
By the way, is your front derailleur band-mount or direct-mount?
Band
I will do as many of you suggested and run it with both spacers on the NDS. I didn't even notice it until I felt the play from the missing wave washer and went to inspect the problem.