Goudgey
Likes Dirt
Hey Hambo, same bike and same starting drivetrain as your. I moved to 12 speed and it made a lifetime of difference to me (not really...but the larger granny gear is nice to have when you want to sit and spin).
I picked up a new 12 speed Deore crankset, shifter, derailleur and chain from a bloke who took it off a new bike and was happy with the price I paid. If I was purchasing new from one of the popular online retailers I likely wouldn't have bothered. I did have to buy an expensive new Sunrace cassette because HG freehub...
I've got 12 speed on both of my bikes, (1 Deore & 1 GX) I've not experienced any of the common issues associated with 12 speed drivetrains. I also haven't had any trouble setting either drivetrain up and getting it tuned properly. There's a wealth of tutorials and tips on the internet which make it easy. Although given that you're apparently not proficient at the internet then these probably wont be of much assistance to you ;-)
If you want it, and more importantly can justify it with the Missus, then I say "go for it!".
I picked up a new 12 speed Deore crankset, shifter, derailleur and chain from a bloke who took it off a new bike and was happy with the price I paid. If I was purchasing new from one of the popular online retailers I likely wouldn't have bothered. I did have to buy an expensive new Sunrace cassette because HG freehub...
I've got 12 speed on both of my bikes, (1 Deore & 1 GX) I've not experienced any of the common issues associated with 12 speed drivetrains. I also haven't had any trouble setting either drivetrain up and getting it tuned properly. There's a wealth of tutorials and tips on the internet which make it easy. Although given that you're apparently not proficient at the internet then these probably wont be of much assistance to you ;-)
If you want it, and more importantly can justify it with the Missus, then I say "go for it!".