I finished tuning the Shimano 11-42t rear 10 speed cassette while running a 30/46t front crank. I also installed a Wolf Tooth GoatLink derailleur extender using the stock B-screw and installed flared 44cm gravel drop bars which amazingly enough allow me to run the bars fully slammed on a 90mm stem. Also as mentioned earlier, I have a Velo Speedflex saddle and a suspension seat post I harvested from my old mountain bike! At this point, I feel like this bike is it's own Franken-bike category!
I'll probably run this setup as-is for awhile. Thought I'm now thinking I should get a dedicated road bike so I can start riding in the fast group rides here in LA!
Whole bike:
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Flared drop bars:
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11-42t 10 speed cassette with a 2x 46/30t front crankset:
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Wolf Tooth GoatLink derailleur extender:
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