Rocket-Boy Posted June 3, 2017 Posted June 3, 2017 I tried xt 1x11 but struggled up some of the steepest Durbanville hills climbs. Went back to my xx 2x10 setup and loving it. Cassette lasts 2 seasons and can pick up great quality replacements without breaking bank. I guess I am really old school.... I don't care that I am not keeping up with technology especially when I ride past the guys pushing their 1x11 and 1x12 setups up the climbs... and I am an old oomie.When I read threads like this Im glad Im still running 2x10, got enough range and the replacement bits are a whole lot cheaper.
Jaco-fiets Posted June 3, 2017 Posted June 3, 2017 I currently ride 1x11 XTR with X01 cassette. When this cassette needs replacement I am keen to try the new 11-50 sunrace cassette. Will then put a 34T chainring on. I think that is the best value for money combo since those cassettes retail for about R1800
stringbean Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Having gone that route if you ask me if I would do it again,the answer would be no.Not because of the cost tho.im probably 8 months and a few thousand km on the groupset with no problems.Like any groupset if you take care is chain/cluster and replace chain often the cassette will last a loooong time.Im pretty sure by the time my cassette needs replacing sram will have a cheaper version out or one of the competitors will have something cheaper.If I did it again I would go the e thirteen route.The jump from the 46-50 on the eagle irritates me sometimes.you riding a gear that's a little too tough and then change to one that is way too easy.They should have made it a 48 not a 50.Riding with my mates with the 9-46 e thirteen it seems like a much nicer ratio than the eagle.
cadenceblur Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Having gone that route if you ask me if I would do it again,the answer would be no.Not because of the cost tho.im probably 8 months and a few thousand km on the groupset with no problems.Like any groupset if you take care is chain/cluster and replace chain often the cassette will last a loooong time.Im pretty sure by the time my cassette needs replacing sram will have a cheaper version out or one of the competitors will have something cheaper.If I did it again I would go the e thirteen route.The jump from the 46-50 on the eagle irritates me sometimes.you riding a gear that's a little too tough and then change to one that is way too easy.They should have made it a 48 not a 50.Riding with my mates with the 9-46 e thirteen it seems like a much nicer ratio than the eagle. the e thirteen has a bigger jump though? Goes from 39 to 46
Matchstix Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 From working on eagle I don't like it. To a point it feels the range is too big for the derailleur system in My opinion. Then there is also this article http://www.ridingfeelsgood.com/topic/marketing-wank-analysis-sram-eagle-chain/Most "innovation" is to make money.If you Google to try and find that article you will find all the marketing bs of how great it is.Believe marketing and buy it it's the best ever
Danger Dassie Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Wait and and GX Eagle will be available. At far less of a premium, otherwise there's a host of alternatives in 2x10, 2x11 and 1x11 that work exceptionally well and won't break the bank. Ie: SunRace have three different range options on 11 speed cassettes for a fraction of the price. Like anything, want the latest and greatest. It will cost more, wait a while and you pay a lot less.
BaGearA Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Is just want A all steel cassette , this top cog made of alu is just stupid. Top one is worn to bits so you replace while still having 10 good cogs...first world problems
solty Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Cost of Eagle is justified, imho. Apart from the premium you should expect for latest/greatest/coolest, etc , its machined from a single billet of steel. More difficult and time consuming to manufacture than say XT 11-42 which is stamped from steel plate and then cobbled together with a couple of rivets with an alu ring thrown in. Then the shimano cassette is bolted on the bike with a couple of spacers thrown in the mix. This can't match the precision or tolerances of Eagle or other high end Sram cassettes. So durability and shifting precision of the latter should be better. Fewer places for error or misalignment that will be "exploited" by dirt, bad shifting, worn chain and cause the cassette to wear.My bike has Shimano because the costs are sensible and there are aftermarket options.Sunrace should make a 10-46. Spec an XD freehub when you get wheels and Shimano is sunk.
Traveler Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 GX Eagle will be out soon, and that is certainly my next upgrade.Going to 1x11 was the best choice in drivetrain yet; 1x12 can only be better; because then I can go for a 36t chainring.
BaGearA Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Maybe of people could learn to pedal high cadence they won't need 12 spd.... i got no problems grinding at 60kp/h with 30T ring
michaelbiker Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 If you can afford it, it's worth it. But it's probably better to buy it with a new bike, rather than upgrade. Just my 2c.
shaper Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Am happy to stay 1 x 10 on my HT and 2 x 10 on my FS !!
Schnavel Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Rather look at the sun race cassettes for 11speed. They are considerably cheaper and last just as long as the other brands. They also offer great range from 11 - 46 even 50. I'm running 1x10 on my HT and using the sun race cassette - works perfectly
Jurgens Smit Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Maybe of people could learn to pedal high cadence they won't need 12 spd.... i got no problems grinding at 60kp/h with 30T ring Thats like 110-120 rpm cadence?
Clinton H Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Maybe of people could learn to pedal high cadence they won't need 12 spd.... i got no problems grinding at 60kp/h with 30T ring60 kmph with a 30 Tooth front ring ? please you must show me how you grind this without any problems .
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