My GT Transeo

[SKoob]

Hi all,
Just thought I'd share with you my Transeo in its current carnation. Have replaced pretty much all but the frame, stem, saddle and bars.
Current changes are:
Salsa CroMo Suspension corrected fork to save some weight as never used the front suspension
SKS Longboards
Shimano Alfine 8 Hub with 18t sprocket
Shimano Alfine Tensioner
Shimano Alfine Crankset with 45t chain ring
Ritchey comp ergo bar ends
Avid BB7 brakes with Speed Dial levers

Makes for a comfortable low maintenance all weather commuter, just waiting on some Schwalbe Marathon winters to finish it off till spring

 

[Pale Rider]

Nice job.

Assuming there's clearance, you could route the chain above the tensioner wheel - the higher line would keep the chain cleaner.

 

[SKoob]

Nice job.

Assuming there's clearance, you could route the chain above the tensioner wheel - the higher line would keep the chain cleaner.

I tried that to begin with but unfortunately I can't get enough tension with it that way round, did look better though

 

[Pale Rider]

I tried that to begin with but unfortunately I can't get enough tension with it that way round, did look better though

Never mind, while I agree it would look better, it looks fine as it is.

I see you are running 18t/45t, does that give a low enough first gear for climbs?

My Alfine 11 has the same ratio bottom gear (I think), and first is a bit too high running 23t/46t.