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I was thinking to go with 10 speed Rival, going to test ride a bike to see how I find DoubleTap but it seems like a good group. Thanks!
I think I need to get over my fear of "overly" mechanical things. I ride fixed a lot, carry a chainbreaker, and the bike will have adjustable dropouts. If all fucks up on the road I just singlespeed it.
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My recommendation if you're a little wary about variable gears, is to learn about working with it, some kind of course or even a friends.
Having that knowledge will make life a lots easier and more relaxed about touring with integrated shifting.
Even if it fucked up, you can set the dérailleur to sit at a gearing similar to how you run fixed(single speed.
edscoble
I wouldn't worry about it, if you want STi, go for it.
11 speed is okay for touring but the chain wear quicker unfortunately.
My advice would be to go try it out and see if it fit your hand well, with reach adjusted and what not, this is the most important factor as you spend 90% of your time riding on the hood.