[blackohio]

So I wanted to build a commuter, specifically a drop bar wide tire variety.

So I went and bought a Surly Ogre. Then full 105 11spd. Then I realize this bike takes mtn shit. oh yeah, i bought a mountain bike frame. So I dump the 105 crank/bb. Buy SLX. Cool. 105 FD cant throw to 2X mtn chainline AND the water bottle bosses are in the way of FD. fuck.

Now theres a dilemma. sell everything start from scratch. XT 11SPD, figure out dropbar shifters and brakes. I know SRAM still bakes dedicated brake only levers, run bar end shifters?

or.

say fuck it, run what i have, dump the front derailleur entirely, order a problem solvers front upper chainguide, remove granny gear, space front chainring in a bit so it's essentially a 1X. Then use the upper cable boss to put tension on the FD line so the left trigger essentially acts as only a brake lever. I dont need 2X. 36t front with the 11spd road rear cassette will work just fine as my 10 mile commute is essentially flat and regulated by traffic.

Thoughts on why im such a fucking idiot. I pictured a bike in my head before I thought of the issues and built to that. WRONG.

 

[mandown]

Try it now.

 

[blackohio]

all better.

 

[stoney]

Cost difference? If substantial, run what you got. Easy enough.

 

[Nick]

Ogre would make a good SS.

No?

 

[blackohio]

Cost difference? If substantial, run what you got. Easy enough.

We can figure i'll take a bath on the 105. Still come up short on the XT. I'd like to not put anymore money into it if I don't have to but if theres no way to get this set-up to work I might HAVE to.

Im just letting ya'll know, im dumb and hate my wallet.

 

[amishmatt]

10 mile flat commute = single speed.

 

[Sandwich]

i thought this was going to be about audis.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

Or fake beadlock rims.

 

[Westy]

Will it fit 3" Gazzaloddis?

 

[HAB]

I'd hate the size of the jumps on an 11-40 cassette on the road. I ditched the 11-28 on my road bike because even that was more than I wanted.

Any particular reason you even need to bother tensioning the front shift cable? Just run it as a brake only and be done with it.

 

[blackohio]

10 mile flat commute = single speed.

Eventually yes, but I dont have the strongest knee at the moment.

 

[blackohio]

I'd hate the size of the jumps on an 11-40 cassette on the road. I ditched the 11-28 on my road bike because even that was more than I wanted.

Any particular reason you even need to bother tensioning the front shift cable? Just run it as a brake only and be done with it.

11-32 105 rear cassette is what Im running, I totally dont need to tension cable at all. but me trying to further complicate a situation.

 

[blackohio]

i thought this was going to be about audis.

Oh im done with audi's. I bought a toyota truck. did one thing right, which im proceeding to ruin in different ways entirely.

 

[HAB]

11-32 105 rear cassette is what Im running, I totally dont need to tension cable at all. but me trying to further complicate a situation.

Just run that shit 1x11 and be done with it.

 

[blackohio]

Just run that shit 1x11 and be done with it.

Thats pretty much where im at mentally. Just gonna cop some chainring spacers to bring the 2X front chainring into a more happy place and dump the granny.

 

[HAB]

If you really want a left brake lever that doesn't shift, and should match pretty well, you could always use one of these.

I wouldn't bother though.

 

[blackohio]

yeah, i dont think i care that much about the shift lever. I just want to start riding to work.

 

[stoney]

We can figure i'll take a bath on the 105. Still come up short on the XT. I'd like to not put anymore money into it if I don't have to but if theres no way to get this set-up to work I might HAVE to.

Im just letting ya'll know, im dumb and hate my wallet.

Total the cost. It's a beater commuter, take the cheapest route.

 

[blackohio]

the cheapest route will be adding chainring spacers and having a 1x11 cobbled together.

 

[stoney]

the cheapest route will be adding chainring spacers and having a 1x11 cobbled together.

Done.

 

[JohnE]

I bet its flexy and came in root beer...

 

[blackohio]

we're really gonna run that one into the ground here.

 

[rockofullr]

So I wanted to build a commuter

Same thing happened to me with slightly different results. I pulled my 16 plus year old Trek out (first ever mtb), rehabbed it for a bit, threw some commute tires on it and BAM! Commuter bike.

 

[wiscodh]

how much for the truck?

 

[blackohio]

you know me so well roger, and fuck you.

 

[Wumpus]

So 11sp road and mountain front derailers aren't compatible?

 

[blackohio]

So 11sp road and mountain front derailers aren't compatible?

didnt try to run road/mtn mix on derailleurs. Tried running road group on a mtn frame, not playing nicely. got a gang of chainring spacers and just gonna dump front FD all together

 

[Jm_]

I don't tell people about how I lowered my like to 100mm to use on my 29er-wheeled fatbike, only to find out the steerer isn't long enough for my large frame.

 

[Serial Midget]

I don't have anything add but if you are looking for comuter tires I recommend Continental Travel Contact, I have 3000 miles plus on a set and they have held up very well. They can be maxed to 80PSI allowing you to hammer at road bike speeds without concern for RR crossings, rain or gravel. They don't slice easily, I've done 2 700 plus mile tours pulling a loaded yak on shoulders and gravel roads and never had a flat.

 

[blackohio]

almost final form, dumped front FD, cut cable. spaced chainring 4-5mm inward. Running good.

 

[maddog17]

bike not root beer color, no care

 

[Westy]

we're really gonna run that one into the ground here.

Is there a freeride version?

 

[Westy]

almost final form, dumped front FD, cut cable. spaced chainring 4-5mm inward. Running good.

No fire extinguisher? Asking for trouble.