Ekar or Chorus

[makoti]

Originally Posted by Will_Elder

You can use the original shifters with the GT derailleur

I have an Ekar build coming that is all original Ekar with GT shifters as I understand the ergonomics improved

Good to know. I'll have to look into that. I don't mind the feel of the current hoods, so what I don't know won't tempt me, but lower gears? Yep.

[vespasianus]

Originally Posted by makoti

Can you just run the GT rear Derailleur, or do you need to swap levers, too? I like mine as is but would love a lower gear back there

You can use the GT RD with the OG shifters. I have a new build coming that has the set-up close to this - EKAR GT with a 10-44 cassette but with EKAR OG shifters and crank. This setup drops 183 grams from the EKAR OG (real world weight of pieces selected). I will have an EKAR GT RD for future use as well.