I kicked off the work today to convert my hybrid 3x9 tandem to a drop bar 2x11 gravel tourer. Here are some parts id amassed over recent weeks...
This is the starting point, a fairly standard ridgeback velocity:
I've gone GRX mechs with a wolf tooth roadlink to get a wider range cassette to work nicely...
Unfortunately I couldn't finish the brake routing as I need a straight adapter for the rear caliper...
Also added a suspension seatpost for the stoker on the back...
Here's where I've got to so far...
This is the starting point, a fairly standard ridgeback velocity:
I've gone GRX mechs with a wolf tooth roadlink to get a wider range cassette to work nicely...
Unfortunately I couldn't finish the brake routing as I need a straight adapter for the rear caliper...
Also added a suspension seatpost for the stoker on the back...
Here's where I've got to so far...