[Lil' Lavery]

For a second year team, or really a very large contingent of teams, I would argue against a shifting drivetrain. It's awesome in theory, but in practice, most teams don't really utilize them well or frequently, and their resources could be better spent elsewhere. Considering the OP has already alluded to budget concerns, shifters are an expensive commitment, and the team would likely get a lot more utility investing that money and effort elsewhere.