29er gearing

[mark ellis]

what changes, if any,have you made on the 29er?

 

Im running 2X10 XX, anybody on the same and made any changes thats makes climing better?

[Borriz]

I'm running the 10 speed shimano and fitted the 36 casette. Seems to help a bit if you enjoy climbing but lack the strength

[Flowspeed]

Also running a 2 x 10

40 & 27 blades up front.

 

Was a sceptic about that setup, but trust me, you won`t miss your granny.

[American Flyers]

I think 2 x 10 speed is for fit person or they never use granny gears.

The unfit person might struggle without granny gears..

[BlinkFan]

I still need my granny.

 

24T small ring upfront, and 36T big ring at the back. Still struggling up the really steep climbs. But I think fitness/strength might be the problem, rather than gearing. Should maybe lose 5kg too.. should help

Edited April 11, 2011 by BlinkFan

[andretraut]

I am using XTR 2 x 10 with a 42/30 set-up infront and 11/36 at the back. The 30/36 ratio is a bit harder than a conventional 22/34 set-up, but I have never needed the latter, so it was pointless going smaller on the front. Time will however tell if I will miss the granny, but I have other options....just push the bloody bike up the hill, if pro's can do it, why can't I?

Edited April 11, 2011 by atraut

[ichnusa]

this might help...

 

all the gear ratios worked out..

[yeboabe]

I run 2 x 9, 40/28 and 11-34 back and do xc and marathon on these, could maybe have used a 40/26 at the SA Champs with those very steep climbs but ...