Experimenting with a drivetrain: a rear derailleur, a shitfer, a cassette

[KROSS]

Thanks for your replies. I decided to go for a new bike, a road one. The current xc I wont modify, some components will just be changed to the same but new ones. Thank you again.

 

[oldbobcat]

Using the right tool for the job--another newb sees the light.