2x10 vs 3x10

[kosmonooit]

Sorry in advance for the repeat posting of this dilemma (and I did do a cursory search) but would like to ask those who have moved from 9-speed to 10-speed mtb about whether they went 2x10 or 3x10 and why.

 

I know its been said you will get used to 2x10 and it will up your game, but for me I don't see that happening. I would like more gear options than less, especially when it comes to those long tough climbs like Sabie. Not too fussed about weight saving, hassle seems to find a nice 3x10 crank. although I have my beady eye on this beaut:

 

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/80814.jpg

 

Anyone with some feedback? thanks in advance.

[jannosmit]

If you like your 3x10, go for it. Other options are XT, XTR and X0.

Edited September 23, 2012 by JanMTB

[Skylark]

Sorry in advance for the repeat posting of this dilemma (and I did do a cursory search) but would like to ask those who have moved from 9-speed to 10-speed mtb about whether they went 2x10 or 3x10 and why.

 

I know its been said you will get used to 2x10 and it will up your game, but for me I don't see that happening. I would like more gear options than less, especially when it comes to those long tough climbs like Sabie. Not too fussed about weight saving, hassle seems to find a nice 3x10 crank. although I have my beady eye on this beaut:

 

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/80814.jpg

 

Anyone with some feedback? thanks in advance.

 

Only one thing to consider - if you need/like your ultra granny gear go 3x10 otherwise the chainline bliss on 2 x 10 is the most awesome thing ever

[kosmonooit]

Only one thing to consider - if you need/like your ultra granny gear go 3x10 otherwise the chainline bliss on 2 x 10 is the most awesome thing ever

 

On the 9-speed I have been running over the past few years I have 11-34 cassette and 22-32-44 front rings, I find on the big climbs I generally slip down to the 2nd lowest and with the lowest of the low in reserve, and I can handle the climbs,albiet slowly. But I would rather continue the pace pedalling than portage. That works for me, so it looks like 3x10 then for my new advance Xmas present to myself 650b Scalpel build.

[DIPSLICK]

 

 

On the 9-speed I have been running over the past few years I have 11-34 cassette and 22-32-44 front rings, I find on the big climbs I generally slip down to the 2nd lowest and with the lowest of the low in reserve, and I can handle the climbs,albiet slowly. But I would rather continue the pace pedalling than portage. That works for me, so it looks like 3x10 then for my new advance Xmas present to myself 650b Scalpel build.

Have you seen xx1 SRAM that's coming ,,,,,now that is sexy!!!!!!!

And it's another one to throw in the option bin, just to add more confusion

[Cav']

Missing my granny

[EZRider]

Missing my granny

 

Me too!

[Goodbadugly]

I have a 2X10 on my bike.

BUT I replaced it with a 3 blade crank for the Cape Pioneer trek. And to top it of I replaced the 24 ring with a 22... Now I have a 22-36 ratio on the 29er.

I don't know lots of guys who would prefer less gears on the Mamba switchback at Sabie.

And yes. I miss my Grandma as well.

[fandacious]

Anyone gone to 1x10? I rode entire k2c in bug blade.

[splat]

I had my first ride with 2x10 yesterday. I thought it was fantastic!

More usable gears per chainring, so much less worrying about crosschaining etc

 

I seemed to get a lot less chain slap, so my ride was much quieter.

 

I have 38-24 rings with 11-36 cassette on a 29'er

It's almost the same as 22x32x44 with 11-34 on my 26" bike (well, on the climbs anyway...)

 

I was interested to note that my 2x10 gruppo wasnt much lighter than the 3x9. Maybe 50g?

Edited September 30, 2012 by splat

[splat]

Anyone gone to 1x10? I rode entire k2c in bug blade.

 

No man, you were just excited about your new bike!

[Skylark]

I had my first ride with 2x10 yesterday. I thought it was fantastic!

More usable gears per chainring, so much less worrying about crosschaining etc

 

I have 38-24 rings with 11-36 cassette on a 29'er

It's almost the same as 22x32x44 with 11-34 on my 26" bike (well, on the climbs anyway...)

 

What crank comes with a 24 small blade?

that is the ultimate small blade for 2x10 , but the ratio of your small to your big blade is a bit big

Most cranks come with something like a 26 or 29 small blade which is not kif

[Stretch]

I Dont really miss my granny. 28-42 and 11-36.

[scotty]

I have 28/40 on my 29HT with 11-36 cassette, will keep the ratio for now but replace with 26/38 when the blades need replacing.

[fandacious]

 

 

No man, you were just excited about your new bike!

 

Hehe. I can climb pretty much anything in the big blade so wondering what's the point of small blade

[Thug]

I'm about to go from a 1x10 on my AM bike (34 / 11-36) to a 2x10 (34/24) as climbing some trails with a 14kg bike is occasionally rather tough on these old legs.