Converting to 1x10

[Sidmouth]

OK I sick of my front derailer.

I seriously want a xx 1x11 but cannot afford it, converting to a 1x10 could have hidden problems.

This part for R2200 from Chris Willimse may hold the answers, One problem it says it replaced the 4 bigger sprockets, should it not be 3 Biggest Sprockets.

Anyone with experience, advise.

 

http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/leo-general-lee-42t?quicktabs_1=1#quicktabs-1

[shaper]

plenty reading here https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/132903-what-size-chainring-is-good-on-1x10/page__st__96

[LazyTrailRider]

As has been mentioned in the other thread, the most important consideration here is whether you really do need such a wide gearing range, and thus one of these fancy cassette "enlargers".

 

For 95% of riders, throwing a standard 11-36t cassette on with a relatively carefully chosen chainring size is more than adequate. I honestly don't think having a massive 40-somethingish gear option is worth the extra cost (R2200 buys you a decent crankset on its own!) and hassle.

 

Go the simple route, ride it for a while, and then decide whether you really need the massive gear.

Edited March 18, 2014 by Martin Hattingh