The MTBer Posted September 27, 2014 Share Cool thanks, the thing is that the chainrings are so expesive, I have to buy the right one the first time. The things is Giant messed up everything when they put up a 12-36 and the 26/39. I don't have the funds to replace the casset and then also a new chainring... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted September 27, 2014 Share Cool thanks, the thing is that the chainrings are so expesive, I have to buy the right one the first time. The things is Giant messed up everything when they put up a 12-36 and the 26/39. I don't have the funds to replace the casset and then also a new chainring...How did Giant mess everything up? Isn't the cassette 11-36? If you get a Rapide or Kitted chain ring you're only looking at about R500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The MTBer Posted September 27, 2014 Share How did Giant mess everything up? Isn't the cassette 11-36?If you get a Rapide or Kitted chain ring you're only looking at about R500.They fitted the only (I think because that is everyone's reaction) 12-36 cassette on the market on the bike when it was leaving the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted September 28, 2014 Share And the problem with running a 12-36 cassette is?... Apart from top end speed that you are unlikely to notice.. I dont see the problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The MTBer Posted September 28, 2014 Share Coll I just wanted to clear that part, because everyone from the bike shop said it could be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted September 28, 2014 Share Coll I just wanted to clear that part, because everyone from the bike shop said it could be a problem.Seem neither you or the bike shop know what you are talking about... A 1x10 will work with any cassettee ratio. 36 at the back or bigger is what you need to consider for climbing as you won't have a granny gear to bail out. That is why some remove the 17t and fit a 40t for this. You are concerned about your fitness of going 1x10 implies you are not doing it for any good reason other than it seems the cool thing to do? Maybe am wrong here! Further with your reference to lack of funds, so why bother and not stay 2x10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The MTBer Posted September 28, 2014 Share I just wanted to get the ratio right on the chainring because I am running a 12t cassette. Everyone's said to me I will run out of gears and then the 11t will come in handy with that problem. When I am on the trails I am constantly shifting the chain between chainrings and not on my cassette. I am not doing it for fitness, I am only trying to enjoy my cycling even more. I hate it when I am comming arround a corner with a steep uphill and when I shift the gears my chain fall off (it doesn't happen every time but it happen form time to time even the the bikeshop fine tune my gears). I think it might be better for my riding style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted September 28, 2014 Share I just wanted to get the ratio right on the chainring because I am running a 12t cassette. Everyone's said to me I will run out of gears and then the 11t will come in handy with that problem. When I am on the trails I am constantly shifting the chain between chainrings and not on my cassette. I am not doing it for fitness, I am only trying to enjoy my cycling even more. I hate it when I am comming arround a corner with a steep uphill and when I shift the gears my chain fall off (it doesn't happen every time but it happen form time to time even the the bikeshop fine tune my gears). I think it might be better for my riding style.Firstly understand gears, you climb with bigger rear cogs to make it easier and not with a 12t or 11t, the issue of running out of gears with regard to a 12 or 11t is when you are on a jeep track going flat out at top end speed, that is the only time you will feel any difference (i.e. big front small back). Secondly learn to ride properly and use your gears and cassette as it is meant to be used... Considering a 1x10 option as a fix to sort out your poor riding style will unlikely fix the problem. Learn to anticipate the trail and change into a gear suitable before hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted September 28, 2014 Share I just wanted to get the ratio right on the chainring because I am running a 12t cassette. Everyone's said to me I will run out of gears and then the 11t will come in handy with that problem. When I am on the trails I am constantly shifting the chain between chainrings and not on my cassette. I am not doing it for fitness, I am only trying to enjoy my cycling even more. I hate it when I am comming arround a corner with a steep uphill and when I shift the gears my chain fall off (it doesn't happen every time but it happen form time to time even the the bikeshop fine tune my gears). I think it might be better for my riding style.Is it a 10 speed cassette? AFAIK the 12-36 cassette is a 9 speed. Unless they've put a 12t lockring on there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted September 28, 2014 Share I just wanted to get the ratio right on the chainring because I am running a 12t cassette. Everyone's said to me I will run out of gears and then the 11t will come in handy with that problem. When I am on the trails I am constantly shifting the chain between chainrings and not on my cassette. I am not doing it for fitness, I am only trying to enjoy my cycling even more. I hate it when I am comming arround a corner with a steep uphill and when I shift the gears my chain fall off (it doesn't happen every time but it happen form time to time even the the bikeshop fine tune my gears). I think it might be better for my riding style. Firstly understand gears, you climb with bigger rear cogs to make it easier and not with a 12t or 11t, the issue of running out of gears with regard to a 12 or 11t is when you are on a jeep track going flat out at top end speed, that is the only time you will feel any difference (i.e. big front small back). Secondly learn to ride properly and use your gears and cassette as it is meant to be used... Considering a 1x10 option as a fix to sort out your poor riding style will unlikely fix the problem. Learn to anticipate the trail and change into a gear suitable before handI echo shaper's sentiments. You're not using your ratio's correctly. If you really feel the need to go 1X10 do some experimenting - stay in the larger chainring and use the gears available at the back when riding your local trails. That will be a good indicator whether you actually will benefit from going 1X10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The MTBer Posted September 28, 2014 Share Firstly understand gears, you climb with bigger rear cogs to make it easier and not with a 12t or 11t, the issue of running out of gears with regard to a 12 or 11t is when you are on a jeep track going flat out at top end speed, that is the only time you will feel any difference (i.e. big front small back).Secondly learn to ride properly and use your gears and cassette as it is meant to be used... Considering a 1x10 option as a fix to sort out your poor riding style will unlikely fix the problem. Learn to anticipate the trail and change into a gear suitable before handI am verry sorry, and will not ask advice again because I can not ride a bicycle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalem44 Posted September 28, 2014 Share I agree with the_odinson here. Try riding with the use of 1 of the 2 rings up front. If you can manage the ratios correctly on one, then go 1x10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbit Posted September 29, 2014 Share Here's a noob question. Say I want to get a 34 and a 36 for up front depending on the terrain on the day. Will I then have a problem with chain length if I swap between them at will? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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