One Up Components 42T (Work less ride more)

[Roneblack46]

Just got this in the mail. 42T to go onto my 11/36 cassette.

 

So the instructions are to ditch the 17T and add this big saucer on the end - giving me an 11/42 spread.

 

Will have to wait till monday to be installed by LBS. Will give an update then on installation and first ride.

[Thomo]

Why wait till Monday ... install it yourself.

[Flowta]

Just got this in the mail. 42T to go onto my 11/36 cassette.

 

So the instructions are to ditch the 17T and add this big saucer on the end - giving me an 11/42 spread.

 

Will have to wait till monday to be installed by LBS. Will give an update then on installation and first ride.

 

If you have some spare cassettes lying around with a some sprockets in good nic, maybe drop 2 and replace with one in the middle of the 2 in size, so there's less of a jump between the sprockets.

 

Like what I did here

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/131061-ultra-poormans-xx1/

 

Good luck

[Flowta]

Why wait till Monday ... install it yourself.

 

I agree with this message

[Roneblack46]

i am unfortunately not one of those mechanically proficient persons. Trying to get off work early and get it on. I have XCO training at Voortrekker Monument tomorrow (5.32km laps with 190m climbing). Perfect testing terrain.

Edited February 7, 2014 by Roneblack46

[milky4130]

Just got this in the mail. 42T to go onto my 11/36 cassette.

 

So the instructions are to ditch the 17T and add this big saucer on the end - giving me an 11/42 spread.

 

Will have to wait till monday to be installed by LBS. Will give an update then on installation and first ride.

nice, when did you place your order?

[Ysterperd]

still waiting for mine to be delivered - bloody postoffice strike

[Roneblack46]

nice, when did you place your order?

 

I ordered mine on 4 December 2013. They only shipped on 20 January. I had it shipped to my work postal address in Washington DC and then it comes in the pouch through that mail channel. Arrived today.

 

It will be going on this afternoon. All ready for tomorrow's ride.

[Craigwt]

... and... how did it go?

[Roneblack46]

 

 

_{So the 42T went on on friday afternoon. Easy instructions. remove the 17t and 1 spacer and add the 42t with spacers on either side. Slight turn in of the B screw, fit new chain and that was it. 20 minutes.}

 

_{Saturday morning was a speed training session at the Voortrekker Monument on the XCO track for the next Provincial race. So 5.2km lap with 190m climbing. Rocky and numerous gradient changes. The shifting up to and from the 42T was smooth with no recognizable delay in shifting. The gap between 15 and 19 lower down was also not noticeable.}

 

_{A definite for those rfding 1x10. Almost the same ratio as 1x11 except no 10T and the 42T costs $100 and fits normal 11/36 cassette. So for R2000 I see it as a very cost effective alternative to 1x11.}

[droo]

i am unfortunately not one of those mechanically proficient persons. Trying to get off work early and get it on. I have XCO training at Voortrekker Monument tomorrow (5.32km laps with 190m climbing). Perfect testing terrain.

 

Does your wife know?

[RossW]

i am unfortunately not one of those mechanically proficient persons. Trying to get off work early and get it on. I have XCO training at Voortrekker Monument tomorrow (5.32km laps with 190m climbing). Perfect testing terrain.

 

Tell me about this XCO loop ... Where does it start, where do you park etc.

[Jewbacca]

i am unfortunately not one of those mechanically proficient persons. Trying to get off work early and get it on. I have XCO training at Voortrekker Monument tomorrow (5.32km laps with 190m climbing). Perfect testing terrain.

 

Why do you need such a big gear for XCO? Sheesh..... Dont climb with anything smaller than mid to high range twenties!

 

Its faster to run than to turn such high gears. (sorry for the hijack here but seriously.....)

[Jewbacca]

(you don't need to answer I am only stirring........... but being semi serious ... )

[Ysterperd]

 

What size cage derailleur are you running - medium/large?

[Roneblack46]

 

 

Tell me about this XCO loop ... Where does it start, where do you park etc.

 

The track for the next Provincial XCO for 1 March should be marked by today. The start is up near the amphitheater. To get there you go through the main gate, first right then next right again and park on the left. From that parking you will see a road to your left going up the hill. About 10m up that road to the right is the start. It is a pretty cool place for XCO. Lots of ups and downs and pretty rocky.

SA champs will be held there later in the year and they are planning so radicle obstacles.