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InternetsIsBoring t1_j14ieyy wrote

Quality Drive train components are key. Shimano deore or better (mtb) Shimano Grx 600 or better (gravel) Shimano 105 or better (road). Sram exists and makes good ones too, but I never learned their tiers.

1x (has one gear in the front). Less weight and one less part that could break.

Breaks. Disc brakes are on almost all quality and high end bikes (top teir road bikes might still have rim brakes). There are two type of disc brakes. Mechanical (wire pully) and hydraulic (mineral oil). Mineral oil may need service annually (mine have been okay for 4 years though.
Mechanical may need slight adjusting as the cable can stretch over time.

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Sargaxon OP t1_j15wq7w wrote

Thank you for the insights!

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huhherjnrehio t1_j197oib wrote

Maybe you should not go above Tiagra/105 level for road components since this is the point where reliability might get sacrificed for performance and weight reduction. The same probably applies for mtb.

You do not need shock absorbers unless you have health issues or plan to regularly ride on bumpy roads. They cost weight and money. Also carbon fork and seatpost can reduce vibration, but I have no idea about their BIFL properties.

Edited typo

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