New Commuter Bike

[Catrin]

Congratulations on your decision! It is good to be able to reach that point, it gives you a direction. I was going to suggest SRAM X0 trigger or grip shifters but then remembered that you want to go with road bars...don't think that would work

I have no experience with road bikes and commuting - but considering the size of hills you will deal with, what's wrong with a triple and a mountain rear cassette? It won't add much weight and gives you a full range of options. Personally I prefer the combination of mountain crank with mountain cassette on my Gunnar, my LHT has a road crank with mountain cassette and the range of gears are much wider on the LHT. I love my Mavic rims, strong and light, but of course you aren't going with 26 inch wheels

Have fun as you explore your possibilities and looking forward to learning what you decide upon!

Beautiful frame, congratulations on your decision again! Best way to get what you want