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Not a bad idea, pretty much part swapping the pacer so all i really need are brakes and some 24h hubs, the gears are fine functionally, i'm more than comfortable using the double ring with dt shifters, 39-49:11-32 seems to be spot on, i'm after a more light touring functional type thing
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In that case, get the 34t chainring on the 39/49n chainset for light touring.
For brakes, Tektro CR-710 is cheap, reliable and powerful with a road pads insert and lots of adjustment.
Unless you hate cantis that is.
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That is effectively what I have done with the CC. 1x10 setup for mid-range tours, then I have a Surly 135mm hub laced to an OpenPro rim for when I want SS or Fixed. 1 Bike - 3 modes.
Dealing with the shifter cable is the only annoyance. I use a bar-end shifter, so that means re-wrapping. Or what I might do is just get a longer stem and a riser with levers and grips. Then just transplant the whole cockpit and cables when I swap. Any alternative recommendations welcome.
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Here's an idea dude.
Get a narrow/wide chainring up front, like a 42t, run it as an SSCX/fixed, then if you want to make it into a road bike, simply put a downtube shifter, rear derailleur and a 11-36t 10 speed cassette (any old 8/9 speed MTB derailleur will do, even the 11-42 10 speed cassette).