26/39 vs 24/32/42

[Stig]

all depends on what you weigh and the terrain you ride?, ie power to weight ratio!!

I am 100kg's and live in Mpumalanga, theres no such thing as a flat route here.

3 x 10 gives you more range and flexibility if your heavy, lighter riders ie 70 to 85kgs I'd say dont need the extra blade. My 5 cents.

[Spinnekop]

You need to come and do more XCO racing

 

Big blade on a proper XCO course is unecessary (and that XCOSA course was no "real" XCO course he he he.)

 

Middle and big blade for marathon - granny and middle for XCO. Of course you can use a 2x10 but you'll need to keep swapping blades depending on discipline but pah - it's easier to have all 3 all the time.

 

Edit: At Sabie X I was spinning out a 42x11 and it was pi$$ing me off

 

Veeeerrry interesting.

I am a fairly stupid "climb on the bike and ride it" kinda roadie. Thus learning as I go......

 

Should be interesting to see how the 2x10 goes at Sabie then next weekend. hahahaha....suffer and pain coming up.....

[Wyatt Earp]

Bugger all wrong with 2X10.

Just pick the correct gear ratio.

But the cliche of being a "downhill demon" is becoming as stale as a muffin in a mortuary.

Downhills are for resting and most braggarts can't even negotiate the roots from a Daisy.

But just to make a bigger d@@s of myself today, this topic has been flogged to death.

The OP could have done well with the search function.

[kandui]

28/42 or 26/39?

[TNOSE_E]

28/42 or 26/39?

 

I have recently changed from 28/42 to 26/39, I found the change good as it took away that extra power required in certain situations and better ability in keeping up a cadence. Also speeds up the acceleration of the 29er somewhat. But does reduce top speed obviously. The 28/42 is def better for flat rides

 

I am interested in the views of shimano 26/40 compared to the 26/39. Do you actually feel a difference?

[kandui]

I am toying with going to the 26/39 gearing. While I am managing fine with the bigger rings, I feel that my legs are having to put in an extra effort on the climbs and living in Cape Town, it's up everywhere! I definitely do more climbing than flat riding,so I will most likely benefit from the smaller rings. I use SRAM XX 2/10 ,so can't comment on the Shimano 2/10.

[The Drongo]

There is a sublime pleasure to only having 2 blades up front.

24/36 is apparently a good front blade ratio for 29"

 

Yes, sublime indeed. Whereas the pleasure of ONE is simply ecstatic pleasure!

[TNOSE_E]

I have recently changed from 28/42 to 26/39, I found the change good as it took away that extra power required in certain situations and better ability in keeping up a cadence. Also speeds up the acceleration of the 29er somewhat. But does reduce top speed obviously. The 28/42 is def better for flat rides

 

I am interested in the views of shimano 26/40 compared to the 26/39. Do you actually feel a difference?

I am toying with going to the 26/39 gearing. While I am managing fine with the bigger rings, I feel that my legs are having to put in an extra effort on the climbs and living in Cape Town, it's up everywhere! I definitely do more climbing than flat riding,so I will most likely benefit from the smaller rings. I use SRAM XX 2/10 ,so can't comment on the Shimano 2/10.

 

The 26/39 would def be a better choice in your situation.

[Velouria]

I think the 3x10 gives you the best of both world - bigger big blade for cruising the flats (Baviaans/100 Miler style racing) and the insurance of a granny should your legs suffer complete failure on the hills.

 

If you are keen to fit the correct blades for each ride that you're going to do, go for the 2x10, but if you're a lazy ass like me - 3x10 covers all the options.

[Neg]

Bugger all wrong with 2X10.

Just pick the correct gear ratio.

But the cliche of being a "downhill demon" is becoming as stale as a muffin in a mortuary.

Downhills are for resting and most braggarts can't even negotiate the roots from a Daisy.

But just to make a bigger d@@s of myself today, this topic has been flogged to death.

The OP could have done well with the search function.

 

Shot Man!!!! and You being a bike shop/owner manager i thought id get some decent input from you...? Hmm... i shall steer clear of your shop sir.....

[Wyatt Earp]

Shot Man!!!! and You being a bike shop/owner manager i thought id get some decent input from you...? Hmm... i shall steer clear of your shop sir.....

What ?

Did my comment offend you ?

[Neg]

Nope,

i just needed "real time" info as i had to make a decision there and then. was using a mobile as a browser and did not have time to use the "search" function! but the guys here were quick on the draw and helped me make a decision. after all, is that not what part of the hub is? asking for help and helping one another?

Anyway... if this is topic has been "flogged to death" there sure has been a enough people who thought it helpful to comment constructively... im TOTALLY new to 2x10 and 29er and know very little about ratio's/gearing etc...

 

but, thanks anyway- now i know there is Bugger all wrong with 2x10 (if you are a strong rider like yourself) and not a 29er noob like me.... :) and as far as the gear ratios go i guess its pick&Pray.... but ill be buying a Full totally new 3x10 drive train. as some guys said... it gives more of a range...!

 

see you on the trail sometime.

 

ps. as far as your "downhill demon" comment goes....??? oh well..... ill use the search function to find out how i ride downhill.....

[Eldron]

but, thanks anyway- now i know there is Bugger all wrong with 2x10 (if you are a strong rider like yourself) and not a 29er noob like me.... :) and as far as the gear ratios go i guess its pick&Pray.... but ill be buying a Full totally new 3x10 drive train. as some guys said... it gives more of a range...!

 

It's not about how strong you are - it's about range. 3x10 will always have more range than a 2x10.

 

There are other urban legends of course - like the old chestnut about 2x10 changing better. The difference in teeth between 2x10 is always larger than 3x10 - please explain how a bigger jump in chainring size can bring about "better shifting".

 

Weight is about the only reason you'd head for a 2x10. If memory serves on my XT crank the difference between 3x10 and 2x10 was 80g. Hardly worth writing home about.

 

Personally I think it's mostly about bragging rights - 2x10ers (much like us single speeders!!) seem to only buy 2x10 so they can tell their friends they have a 2x10.

 

All or nothing I say - if you want to be hard core by removing gears off your bike do it properly and take all but 1 off. Making your big ring smaller, your middle ring smaller then bragging you removed your granny ring is like kissing your sister then telling all your mates you got to second base.

[Wyatt Earp]

Nope,

i just needed "real time" info as i had to make a decision there and then. was using a mobile as a browser and did not have time to use the "search" function! but the guys here were quick on the draw and helped me make a decision. after all, is that not what part of the hub is? asking for help and helping one another?

Anyway... if this is topic has been "flogged to death" there sure has been a enough people who thought it helpful to comment constructively... im TOTALLY new to 2x10 and 29er and know very little about ratio's/gearing etc...

 

but, thanks anyway- now i know there is Bugger all wrong with 2x10 (if you are a strong rider like yourself) and not a 29er noob like me.... :) and as far as the gear ratios go i guess its pick&Pray.... but ill be buying a Full totally new 3x10 drive train. as some guys said... it gives more of a range...!

 

see you on the trail sometime.

 

ps. as far as your "downhill demon" comment goes....??? oh well..... ill use the search function to find out how i ride downhill.....

Luckily that comment was not aimed at any individual

Sorry about the flogging to death, I see now you needed urgent real time advice.

On the hub you won't get real advice, this place is like phone sex

[Neg]

Luckily that comment was not aimed at any individual

Sorry about the flogging to death, I see now you needed urgent real time advice.

On the hub you won't get real advice, this place is like phone sex

 

No, but the fact that i brought it up in my OP and you commented on it, one would take it you were referring to who ever said it... lucking i can go over daisy roots so i was just saying......

Hey... phone sex is better than no sex.... or drawing a blank....

[Neg]

It's not about how strong you are - it's about range. 3x10 will always have more range than a 2x10.

 

There are other urban legends of course - like the old chestnut about 2x10 changing better. The difference in teeth between 2x10 is always larger than 3x10 - please explain how a bigger jump in chainring size can bring about "better shifting".

 

Weight is about the only reason you'd head for a 2x10. If memory serves on my XT crank the difference between 3x10 and 2x10 was 80g. Hardly worth writing home about.

 

Personally I think it's mostly about bragging rights - 2x10ers (much like us single speeders!!) seem to only buy 2x10 so they can tell their friends they have a 2x10.

 

All or nothing I say - if you want to be hard core by removing gears off your bike do it properly and take all but 1 off. Making your big ring smaller, your middle ring smaller then bragging you removed your granny ring is like kissing your sister then telling all your mates you got to second base.

 

Thanks Eldron.

i have decided on the 3x10 set up. I am not in the 2x10 league yet... as soon as my "wang" gets bigger i will get a 2x10 :)