RicovdM Posted August 29, 2013 Share I'm currently running a 3 by 10 setup, but thinking of converting my mtb to a 1 by 10 or if needed 2 by 10 drivetrain. I like the idea of 1 by 10 more as it is simple and will cost way less. Im not the best climber (average), so I am a bit apprehensive. If I convert, I will probably be running a 34T chainring up front with a 11-36 cassette. Using a SRAM X9 type 2 rear dr and will get a chainguide if needed. I live in Bloemfontein, so no real mountains, but I would like to do longer rides (80 - 100km) and would also like to be ale to do races in Natal and Nelspruit area now and then as well as some stage races. Will I be running out of gears or will a change of chainring (maybe a 32T or 30T) if I know that im going to be climbing more sort out this problem? Does anybody have any experience with this setup? any comment would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted August 29, 2013 Share Welcome to The Hub. I changed from a 2x10 setup, running 22/36 with 11/36 cassette, to a 1x10 with a 33t chainring. I live in Cape Town and when I cycle often enough and keep the average Joe fitness up I can pedal to most places I need to climb to. Can't imagine Bloem being too much of a challenge, but Natal and Nelspruit will challenge you. Before you make the change take careful note of the gears you climb and descent in then calculate from there what you need to run to cover those extremes best. I don't regret going 1x10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicovdM Posted August 29, 2013 Share Welcome to The Hub. I changed from a 2x10 setup, running 22/36 with 11/36 cassette, to a 1x10 with a 33t chainring. I live in Cape Town and when I cycle often enough and keep the average Joe fitness up I can pedal to most places I need to climb to. Can't imagine Bloem being too much of a challenge, but Natal and Nelspruit will challenge you. Before you make the change take careful note of the gears you climb and descent in then calculate from there what you need to run to cover those extremes best. I don't regret going 1x10 Thanks for the reply Crow I've been testing myself by only riding in my middle chainring and have not found anything in my area that i couldn't ride so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxUmis Posted August 29, 2013 Share Personally I wouldn't go 1x on a bike that I'm going to spend time on. It's fine as a commuter or lap racer, but it's draining on marathons. My commuter is 1x9. I've chucked it around a couple of laps in team relays and it was fine. Slower than a 3x9 setup, but fine.If you're not a beats of a cycling man you're gonna need your granny in the Sabie areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranky Posted August 29, 2013 Share I'm going 1x9 soon. Actually looking forward to making it a bit harder for myself. Edited August 29, 2013 by Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smoovf Posted August 29, 2013 Share I went 1x10 a month or 2 ago. Best is to use a gear ratio calculator and compare the ranges of what you currently have and what you want to get. I did this and cycled around for a month with the gears I identify in the comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted August 29, 2013 Share Have already gone 1 x 10, but will have my own poor mans XX1 11-41 cassette soon. (not General Lee conversion) Will post pics when I do it. Kranky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted August 29, 2013 Share I'm going 1x9 soon. Actually looking forward to making it a bit harder for myself. Yes you are.... Probably next week when you get back from holiday...... Kranky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicovdM Posted August 29, 2013 Share Have already gone 1 x 10, but will have my own poor mans XX1 11-41 cassette soon. (not General Lee conversion) Will post pics when I do it. Hi Flowta Will the 11-41 cassette still be 1 by 10? If i can do that without having to convert my rear wheel to fit an 11 speed cassette and new shifters & rear dr etc I will definitely consider that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heel Drop Posted August 29, 2013 Share did the conversion to 1x10 34 front and 11/34 back , 11.36 would be better and 10/42 even better on races when your legs are tired thats when the real test comes overall very happy with the simple setup and defnitly a good test for moving towards x01 or xx1 - my answer yes I would Love the fact that the chain stays on no matter what and my service and settings ( diy ) much simpler I think allot will change in the next 2-3 years with this idea of 1x11 taking off - well see different frame designs soon due to no front derailer and I see it allot more at races already its defnitly a challenge for training harder to be able to maintain the strenght in your legs with less gears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted August 29, 2013 Share Hi Flowta Will the 11-41 cassette still be 1 by 10? If i can do that without having to convert my rear wheel to fit an 11 speed cassette and new shifters & rear dr etc I will definitely consider that. Yes it will be. The General Lee conversion from Evobikes will give you 11-40 in 10 speed too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicovdM Posted August 29, 2013 Share Yes it will be. The General Lee conversion from Evobikes will give you 11-40 in 10 speed too Thanx Flowta I had a look on the evobikes site. Its not cheap, but will give me a much better range of gears. 1 by 10 seems like an attractive option using the general lee conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted August 29, 2013 Share did the conversion to 1x10 34 front and 11/34 back , 11.36 would be better and 10/42 even better on races when your legs are tired thats when the real test comes overall very happy with the simple setup and defnitly a good test for moving towards x01 or xx1 - my answer yes I would Love the fact that the chain stays on no matter what and my service and settings ( diy ) much simpler I think allot will change in the next 2-3 years with this idea of 1x11 taking off - well see different frame designs soon due to no front derailer and I see it allot more at races already its defnitly a challenge for training harder to be able to maintain the strenght in your legs with less gears Train on a single speed.... seriously, Im not kidding. The feel of resistance on the pedals, climbing with a slower cadence and teaching your legs to recover on the flats is a big part of making the 1x work for you. The SS offers you all that. Its a bit like swimming in a rugby jersey.... the second you take it off you feel like you are flying and your recovery time on the bike speeds up hugely. For once I am not stirring the pot promoting single speeds but quite seriously touting them as a real training tool.... eddy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitting slip Posted August 29, 2013 Share i have a normal 10 speed cassette on my mtg and one by 10 with an 28 at the front for xco and klapperkop. if your rear derailer is long enough no chain guide will be needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted August 29, 2013 Share i have a normal 10 speed cassette on my mtg and one by 10 with an 28 at the front for xco and klapperkop. if your rear derailer is long enough no chain guide will be needed.What's a 'normal' 10 speed cassette??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitting slip Posted August 29, 2013 Share What's a 'normal' 10 speed cassette???the one you get on every 10speed mtb sold these days? or must i tell you the tooth shape and groove width? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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