Originally Posted by
wgscott
Got the headset installed at a shop, and I am getting ready to start building it up.
In particular, I'd like a reality check on the handlebar width (my road bikes have 42cm and 44cm), and the 11-speed bar-end shifters.
Here is my latest shopping list:
- Ritchey Comp Venturemax Road Bar. 46cm x 31.8mm Bar Clamp (Black)
- TRP Hylex Road Disc Brakes. (160 mm f/r )
- Microshift BS-M11 11-Speed Bar End Shifters. 2/3 x 11 Speed (Pair)
- Shimano CN-HG901 XTR/Dura Ace Chain 11 Speed (Silver)
- Shimano FC-M7000-B2 SLX Boost Double Crankset. 170mm x 34/24T (Black).
- Shimano BB-MT800 XT HT2 Bottom Bracket. English 68/73mm
- Shimano CS-M7000 SLX Cassette. 11-42t
- Shimano RD-M7000 SLX Rear Derailleurs. Mid Cage (GS). (Long cage only available as XT -- should I get that instead?)
- Shimano FD-M7020 SLX Double Front Derailleur. 28.6/31.8/34.9 Low clamp / Side Swing / Front-Pull / (2x11).
- Possibly November wheel build with either SLX or i9 hubs.
(Future purchases include saddle and post, stem, suspension fork -- I have saddles, posts and stems to play around with for fitting now.)
I have a Fargo. Wider bars will help with ruts and bumps, is 46 the widest they sell? Hands spred further apart give you more leverage and keep you upright a little longer.
I have a long cage saint derailleur on mine. Shimano says mid cage is for 1 x 11 only. On a 2 x they recomend long cage. XT is only a little more, and you get something for the extra money.
XT is a better hub. I have 4 xt wheels and 2 slx wheels. XT is worth the $20 more. Can you afford DT 350 hubs?
I know you did a lot of research on shifters. My Shimano bar end shifters have seen better days. Can you fill me in on the non bar end choices for drop bar bikes? I am using a 10 speed cassette, 11 36.