Using Sensah to convert a Hardtail to Drop Bar with Shimano?

[DroppedRider]

Hi Guys 

I have a Hardtail Merida Big Nine 400 MTB with Shimano Deore that I want to add drop bar handlebars on to (Monster project) to use on gravel and single track.  I noticed Sensah has recently released their Sensah Team Pro HRD hydraulic shifters compatible with Shimano Road. From my understanding this could work for the project. I am keeping the suspension fork. 

So basically the plan is 
1. Install shifters 
2. Use wolftooth Tanpan 
3. Buy a cheap larger handlebar (44cm - I use a 40cm on my road bike) 
4. Use a shorter stem (possibly 50mm) to ensure reach is good
5. Change the front chainring from 32 to a 38 for 1x 
6. Get a 11 speed 9-50 cassette (Saw some Ryet ones that have good reviews) 

Am I on the right path? Is there anything that I have missed from your experience? 

[Rowl]

Sorry maybe I missed it, do you want to run the Deore RD still? Does it have range for 9-50? 

 

Why not run a full Sensah setup on PRX?

Edited May 2 by Rowl