Hey so I'm planning on upgrading the drivetrain on my 2018 Trek Stache 5 this year and I'm just wanting to idiot check my thinking before I idiot check my wallet.
I've almost certainly decided on CUES but Microshift's Advent X has me intrigued (and could save $20 with steel chain and cassette), and then as a dark horse and for 50% more money GX Eagle would give me a dinner plate and two more clickies (and I love clickies).
I don't think the extra three teeth is a necessity but climbing in the mountains did keep me in my (42t) granny gear most of the time. I've actually been consistently going to the gym and spending a decent amount of time on a stationary bike this winter except for 6 weeks or so after tearing my meniscus so I think I'll feel better regardless.
Anyhow, my questions are as follows:
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CUES is pretty much peak bang for buck, right, but are there any issues with it?
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Is the CUES shifter clamp ispec compatible? (I don't really care but it could be neat)
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I'm probably looking at a full sus purchase in 2026 or '27, if I buy a used bike that needs a drivetrain, everything but the cassette should be able to move forward, yes?
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Is eagle worth it?
by InsaneInTheDrain