Changing STI drops to trekking bars
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 11:48 am
I would like to change my handlebar set up on my touring bike.
I know it's not as simple as just changing over the handlebars and ask the assistance of the forum members to check my logic
My current configuration relevant to the change out is:
Shiftlevers: Tiagra 9sp STI
Crankset: 26-36-48 with 170mm cranks
Cassette: Deore 11-32T
Front derailleur: Tiagra
Rear derailleur: Deore LX 9sp
Rear brake: Shimano cantilever - R550
Front brake: Shimano disc
So apart from the handlebars (and stem) + shifters, I'm assuming the other main component to change out will be the front derailleur. Correct? Anything else?
Ultimately I would like to change the crankset out to something like a 22-32-44, and put a 12-36T cassette on it. (I can handle running out of gears at the top end but not the bottom.) So one question is what would your recommendation be for the front derailleur?
And any other recommendations for components/upgrades very gratefully received.
Thanks!
Sprocket
I know it's not as simple as just changing over the handlebars and ask the assistance of the forum members to check my logic
My current configuration relevant to the change out is:
Shiftlevers: Tiagra 9sp STI
Crankset: 26-36-48 with 170mm cranks
Cassette: Deore 11-32T
Front derailleur: Tiagra
Rear derailleur: Deore LX 9sp
Rear brake: Shimano cantilever - R550
Front brake: Shimano disc
So apart from the handlebars (and stem) + shifters, I'm assuming the other main component to change out will be the front derailleur. Correct? Anything else?
Ultimately I would like to change the crankset out to something like a 22-32-44, and put a 12-36T cassette on it. (I can handle running out of gears at the top end but not the bottom.) So one question is what would your recommendation be for the front derailleur?
And any other recommendations for components/upgrades very gratefully received.
Thanks!
Sprocket