kandui Posted March 21, 2012 Share I know I'm asking for it, but stuff it! I am planning to ride the Epic with a 3x10 drivetrain on my FS. In the run-up I have been training on my HT which has a 2x 10 drivetrain which I have enjoyed. Riding the Knysna 300 on a 26/39 set was fine and I had no problems at all. My mind was made up, but having gotten back on to the 3/10 last weekend, it didn't feel as fluid asthe 2 blade set-up. Open to comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 21, 2012 Share I know I'm asking for it, but stuff it! I am planning to ride the Epic with a 3x10 drivetrain on my FS. In the run-up I have been training on my HT which has a 2x 10 drivetrain which I have enjoyed. Riding the Knysna 300 on a 26/39 set was fine and I had no problems at all. My mind was made up, but having gotten back on to the 3/10 last weekend, it didn't feel as fluid asthe 2 blade set-up. Open to comments. Use what you're used to, bro. If you've been training with the 2x, that'd be the one to use. Capricorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redlight Posted March 21, 2012 Share is it gonna make a difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Unit Posted March 21, 2012 Share Since I haven't done any, I'll ride on the coattails of Team Bulls' vast Epic experience - no untried gear for the Epic. Or if you go with the 2x10, I promise to push up all the hills with you :-) ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted March 21, 2012 Share Don't change anything now,just use what you trained with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted March 21, 2012 Share Q 1: How many meters can you climb in one week (not one day) with your ideal steep climb gear ratios available on your 2 x 10 set up? Q 2: How many meters can you climb in one week (not one day) with your ideal steep climb gear ratios available on your 3 x 10 set up?The answer my friend lies with the least painfull option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted March 21, 2012 Share Don't change anything now,just use what you trained with. Hmm yes thats also true..... its kaka when you get those pre race nerves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted March 21, 2012 Share I'm not expert but logic says 2x10 For racing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandui Posted March 21, 2012 Share is it gonna make a difference?I doubt it. Most likely just nerves before the race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandui Posted March 21, 2012 Share the granny on the 2x10 can handle steep climbs, but is a bit harder than the granny on the 3/10. Guess my brain is playing games at this late stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted March 21, 2012 Share The Epic will probably be harder than any of your prep. And its days back to back. Would you risk walking up a hill because you ran out of gears, instead of packing in the 22 ring? I'd go 3x10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac.A Posted March 21, 2012 Share Just go 3x10, unless you're gonna win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandui Posted March 21, 2012 Share 3x10 will get me around the track, my mind is made up. Thanks for the input. My partner has decided to ditch his FS and go for his hard tail. My arse gets sore just thinking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted March 21, 2012 Share never change a plan at the last minute. Go to war with the army you know and trained.. to somewhat misquote that idiot rumsfeld.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco-fiets Posted March 21, 2012 Share From what i read and hear i say def go with 3 x 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodbadugly Posted March 21, 2012 Share Let me just tell you this. If you are k@kking up the umpteenth mountain of the day at 14:30 with an abient temp of 37 degrees you might not feel so tough any more.The Epic is not all 1:15 climbs and decents. There will be flatter sections. Then you will have the benefit of the 42x11.Many guys (who haven't done it) will tell you it is not so tough. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE the Epic.Unless you are a podium guy/gal.Read what SwissVan wrote.Another thing. I have bent my derailleur hanger a few times. Sometimes you can get a gear to peddle by trying the other rings. Let's say you are in granny (24) and you need the 2nd or 3rd at the back. But the chain keeps jumping/skipping. Then you can try 32 (front) with the 1st at the back. Anything to keep moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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