I thought I'd post my build for others benefit and and ideas;
This is a light (not superlight) comfort commuter done on the cheap
Components;
Hasa CR-9 Hybrid;
SHIMANO BR-M375 Mechanical Disc Brakes
SHIMANO TX-51M6 & SHIMANO RD-M360 8 Speed Deraillers
Sunrace 48-38-28 Front
DNP 11-28 on the...