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Yea I'm big on learning from Youtube videos but for the derailleur I haven't hit on the right one that doesn't have an annoying presenter, poor camera work, hands in front of the shot when they're telling me to look at something etc. Also it's useful to have someone tell me what I've done wrong if what I've done doesn't work.
Having said that I've just found a fella working on an SLX that I can just about tolerate. May have time later in the week to give it a go.
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Thanks for taking the time to go through my post, lots to digest there.
I'd previously thought about 8/9 speed to save money and because I find them easier to set up but I'd started considering the 2x11 despite having trouble setting up the derailleur. Currently the cassette is 11-42 and front is 34t. Not sure if a 22t would fit to it to make it a double or if I need to get a new set of rings.
I probably need to get someone to teach me to set up the gears and brakes and I'll feel much happier with what's on the bike.
The dynamo was more about charging. I rode in Europe last year with someone who had one and felt a bit envious at the end of the day when I was having to charge my phone up. I've got a solar panel that was ok on the few days I used it but obviously that's weather reliant.
Luggage wise I've got a full set of Ortliebs front/rear/bar so plan to use those. Saddle is a Cambium C67, it's still wearing in but I'm getting used to it. I did 3000km through Europe on a Charge Spoon without any problems last Summer so could always revert to that. Tyres are fine and the wheels do seem pretty solid although the rear axle looked like it had been botched together by the previous owner.
Thanks again.