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So something I'm really confused about - I know Deore as the lower end of mountain bike gearing - how does that translate to road/touring type bikes? Is it just the older Deore stuff that's suitable for this kind of thing?
I should point out that I'm considering gentle touring here - pottering around France for a few weeks most likely, rather than anywhere with bad roads/few bike shops.
Thankyou again for all the advice.