Awesome…thanks for all the tips! One thing that seemed convenient about 1x is that the dropper lever could replace the left shifter. Would it be clunky to have a dropper and shift lever there?
I haven’t installed a full drive train, but I have swapped shifter cables, a bottom bracket, and replaced a derailleur successfully. I think I could manage it…but I hear you on the wear and cost concerns!!!
Glad to hear this bike could be up to the task though. With “good” bikes being so expensive, I wasn’t sure what was realistic to expect from a modestly priced one.