Moving to 2 x 10 .... Any lessons learnt

[Izak]

Hi Guys n Gals

 

Making the change to a full XO 2 x 10 setup and would like to know what experience you can share with regards to selection of chainring- and cassette sizes, chains etc.

 

Anything you have learnt...

 

I am currently riding a XT 3 x 10 setup:

44-32-22

11-34

[kennyg]

29er run the 26/39 ring set

26er 28/42.

 

The cassette should be an 11-36, for both.

 

If you strong and climb like a demon, the 28/42 set will work on a 29er.

 

Also look at 1x11

[Stretch]

What the saxophonist above said

Edited July 4, 2013 by Stretch

[Izak]

Nice guys, thanks. This is on a 26" setup at the mo.

 

The Crank I bought is currently 26/39 so will have to change that probably as I like my climbing

 

Any specific cassette you would recommend that wont break the bank ... well ... too much as I just bought:

XO Brakes

XO Crank

XO Rear Der

XO Front Der

 

So need to still get a decent chain, cassette and some rings.

[nickc]

Nice guys, thanks. This is on a 26" setup at the mo.

 

The Crank I bought is currently 26/39 so will have to change that probably as I like my climbing

 

Any specific cassette you would recommend that wont break the bank ... well ... too much as I just bought:

XO Brakes

XO Crank

XO Rear Der

XO Front Der

 

So need to still get a decent chain, cassette and some rings.

 

You can`t go wrong with that XO setup. I had 3 x 9 XT and moved to 2 x 10 X0 - 28/36 on my 29er and loving it.

[Stiggy]

Best move ever! Happy riding

[Izak]

I have another bike with full XO 3x9 and must say that I have not had any troubles it seems to be the most bullet proof set on the market....in my opinion of course

[Izak]

Will I not run out of gears on the high end on fast sections?

[Ysterperd]

Will I not run out of gears on the high end on fast sections?

Have no fear; unlikely to run out and if you do it won't matter because you will be on the biggest downhill youve ever been

[kosmonooit]

I'm going 2x10 on my 650b Flash project, so will be monitoring this thread closely. Not quite ready for 1x10 or 1x11.

[spyster]

I too am in the process of changing my 3x10 XT to a double. Interesting thing with XO and even XX is that it aint all that light (for the price). Since I am not a strong climber I am looking at a 26 38 combo, possibly 26 39. I have, however been looking at some other super light cranks like the Raceface carbon crank or even a FSA carbon crank.

 

Does anyone have any experience with Raceface or FSA cranks in terms of reliability, getting parts, etc. Worst case scenario I may just stick to a new XT crank, which in terms of bang for your buck looks like a pretty good option.

[kosmonooit]

I've been using Raceface chain rings, they are great, I get them on line from UK Bikestore. Have not had much luck with FSA chainrings, cranks are good though,

[Stretch]

Nice guys, thanks. This is on a 26" setup at the mo.

 

The Crank I bought is currently 26/39 so will have to change that probably as I like my climbing

 

Any specific cassette you would recommend that wont break the bank ... well ... too much as I just bought:

XO Brakes

XO Crank

XO Rear Der

XO Front Der

 

So need to still get a decent chain, cassette and some rings.

 

X0 will be more than adequate for the chainrings and you can easily get both for under a grand. On the cassette side, i realised that there was no way i was going to replace my xx cassette (even the X0 is almost 2k)..so i opted for the x9 equivalent....read up about putting a "cheaper" cassette on a alu freehub....i only found about that after the fact....some say its fine...some say its not...i will wait and see.

 

As for the gears - i did a Sani on the 42-28 and 11-36 combo on a 26" and I was able to pull 29ers on the long fast sections - so its more than adequate....brilliant for climbing as well. I love it

[Heel Drop]

Hi Guys n Gals

 

Making the change to a full XO 2 x 10 setup and would like to know what experience you can share with regards to selection of chainring- and cassette sizes, chains etc.

 

Anything you have learnt...

 

I am currently riding a XT 3 x 10 setup:

44-32-22

11-34

 

ja 1x10 is better

[4u2nv]

11-36 at the back. otherwise you moan like a biaatch on the uphills.

[PhilipV]

I rode a 26-42 with a 11-36 on my 26inch bike.

it works amazingly well. i don't think I'll ever go back to a triple.

Your granny is slightly less granny, and your top end is less, but I've never missed the top end to be honest.

 

Any 11-36 cluster will work. difference is weight, some shift marginally better, and the single body versions won't make grooves in an aluminium freebody. FWIW I ride an SLX cluster now because it was cheaper.