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Yes that is a lot of elevation for the short distances, are you riding enduro courses?

 

According to me your physical condition says you can keep the 34 and just try a bit harder now, it will get easier.

 

That's just the way our trails are I guess.

 

Thanks all... guess I'll keep at it with the 34 :)

Craig, 34 is what I ride. Tokai, delvera and contermans. 11-36 at the back. You get used to it!

 

Plus I just went for my first ride in 5 weeks with the gammy knee. No protest from the knee except when I pushed off with it.

 

Sweet, good to know :) ... I was planning on investing in a proper narrow wide ring so that I can get rid of this noisy chain guide... So I wanted to make sure... I think I might stick with the chain guide for another couple of rides...

 

The chain is rubbing the guide when in the easiest gear... super annoying :angry:

Sweet, good to know :) ... I was planning on investing in a proper narrow wide ring so that I can get rid of this noisy chain guide... So I wanted to make sure... I think I might stick with the chain guide for another couple of rides...

 

The chain is rubbing the guide when in the easiest gear... super annoying :angry:

 

An easy & cheap fix for that - stick a bit of the fluffy side of a length of velcro on the inside of the guide. It gets rid of the rubbing noise...

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I know my reply is a bit late, but I also opted for a 34T x 10 (36-11) on my Cotic BFe (26") & I have to admit that the first ride was the toughest.

 

If you have an easier gear then chances are you will use it & 'never' get out of your comfort zone.

 

The body just needs to be 'shocked'. Next time it (your body) knows what's coming & it won't be that bad as the first time.

 

Stick with the 34T. You will get fitter faster sticking with it rather than trying to become fitter using your other bike with lower gear ratios.

 

Hats off to you Peach for riding a 38T :thumbup:

Craig

 

I ride 32t on a 1x9 setup with a 34x11t cassette. This works well with lots of climbing involved. A 34t ring with a top 36t on your cassette should be good.

 

The above is on a 26er 160mm travel duallie that weighs in at 15.6kg and with heavy slow rolling tyres

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