BBN Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 Just wondering what the thoughts are on doing next years Sani2c on a 1x10? Currently riding 32T/11-42 and not really using the 42, I am in JHB though, and I have enough in the 32T not to spin out too early except for a few downhills. Not looking for a podium place!!
scorerb Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 I say do it, saw many people in the past years doing single speeds etc
Spinnekop Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 My partner did it this year on a 1x10. He has a good fitness level and is a strong rider.He did suffer on 2 occasions but only for a short period.....3-10min? where the incline really kicked up. Apart from that, no issues what so ever. Would I trade my 2x10 in? Nah. I am of the opinion that I'd rather have it and not use it than need it and not have it.
Patchelicious Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 I can only think of two areas where you would suffer if not strong, that "Push of a Hilll" and that rocking little bastard, both only a few hundred metres though.
dalem44 Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 I did it on a 32t with an 11-36 cassette and it is completely rideable. There were sections where I wish I had more gears but I made it though. The 32t is perfect but if you want a bit more top end, get a 34t and use your 42t on the rear. Kitted.co.za has nw chainrings for cheap so it won't break the bank
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 And with the 32/42 you should be fine. Same ratio as a 24/32 if you're on a triple ring setup, so it's really low gearing for when you really need it.
BBN Posted December 23, 2014 Author Posted December 23, 2014 I did it on a 32t with an 11-36 cassette and it is completely rideable. There were sections where I wish I had more gears but I made it though. The 32t is perfect but if you want a bit more top end, get a 34t and use your 42t on the rear. Kitted.co.za has nw chainrings for cheap so it won't break the bankDo you think 34/42 would be small enough for the bigger hills or would 32/42 be better and would 32/11 be big enough for the flats/downhill?
Monark Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 saw many 1x10's this year, most of them running a 32 upfront. They were fine. Just convert and stick it out. commit to it.
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