Ok, just got a Krampus and it's going to be way easier to set up 1 x 10 . Only trouble is I like to spin and due to ton of metal work in my leg low rev grinding gives it jip.
So questions are;
Those who have dropped your granny ring do you miss it?
Is 1 x 10 better in the mud or do still need to give it some love to keep shifting smooth?
Anybody got experiance of a General lee adaptor?
Basically I think I need to be convinced to man up
1 x 10 for a whimp
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- Brothersmith
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Re: 1 x 10 for a whimp
I too cant SS grind too much, so have been using an Alfine hub (on my Swift)
34 wonky ring and 18T out back gives me a good range from low to high
Might be another option to consider
34 wonky ring and 18T out back gives me a good range from low to high
Might be another option to consider
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Re: 1 x 10 for a whimp
Haven't looked much, so I dunno if it exists...but.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/SRAM-XX1-O ... -2012.html
Check out the 42T cassette on there!
so that's 11 speed, dunno if a 10 speed version exists...
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/SRAM-XX1-O ... -2012.html
Check out the 42T cassette on there!
so that's 11 speed, dunno if a 10 speed version exists...
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Re: 1 x 10 for a whimp
I run 1 x 10 on my 'guiding bike', it's set up with a 32 front ring and a 11-36 block. I don't really miss the granny but I'm not dragging great big wheels and tyres about either.
I wouldn't mess about with a General Lee set up myself ... if I really thought I'd want something that low I'd just set it up with 2 front rings.
In all honesty, I can't tell you to 'man up' and get on with it because in reality it will be harder running 1 x 10 than 2 x something. Running a 30t front ring will help a little but you'll still have to push harder (or maybe push more)
A 1 x 10 set up has a gear spread of around 325% which is about the same as an 8spd hub gear. Also remember that the bigger 29+ wheel radius will also make a difference (it'll feel harder for a given ratio).
I wouldn't mess about with a General Lee set up myself ... if I really thought I'd want something that low I'd just set it up with 2 front rings.
In all honesty, I can't tell you to 'man up' and get on with it because in reality it will be harder running 1 x 10 than 2 x something. Running a 30t front ring will help a little but you'll still have to push harder (or maybe push more)
A 1 x 10 set up has a gear spread of around 325% which is about the same as an 8spd hub gear. Also remember that the bigger 29+ wheel radius will also make a difference (it'll feel harder for a given ratio).
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Re: 1 x 10 for a whimp
Running 1x9 on a Swift - went with a Hope 32t on the front on old XT cranks and recycled the cassette on the back so I am guessing 11-34? Seems to be OK and I have to get off and push as before. Nice spread of gears for pottering about but occasionally miss the granny ring on steep tarmac as I like to spin too.
Pauls Chain Keeper but not really sure it's needed with the Hope ring.
Pauls Chain Keeper but not really sure it's needed with the Hope ring.
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- Brothersmith
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Re: 1 x 10 for a whimp
Thanks for advice all. I do have an Alfine knocking round garage I considered putting on but I ran a Rohloff a few years ago and never really got on with all that weight out back.
I plan the Krampus to be my trail bike, will still keep Fargo with a triple for bikepacking duties. I think Stu may be right and a regular 1 x 10 may be too hardcore. I could live with a general lee adapter but the reviews on them are very varied. Ideal would be x01 but not that rich :(
May have to try and fit my existing double then and hope for x91 or 12-40 cassette from shimano
I plan the Krampus to be my trail bike, will still keep Fargo with a triple for bikepacking duties. I think Stu may be right and a regular 1 x 10 may be too hardcore. I could live with a general lee adapter but the reviews on them are very varied. Ideal would be x01 but not that rich :(
May have to try and fit my existing double then and hope for x91 or 12-40 cassette from shimano