ChrisF Posted January 9, 2018 Posted January 9, 2018 Why ? Why larger in the front and back ? that is a lot of effort and money to end with almost the same gear ratio .... or am I missing something ? Find your ideal "gear ratio". STAY with the back setup and go slightly smaller in front to get the granny you want.
Mawbs Posted January 9, 2018 Author Posted January 9, 2018 Why ? Why larger in the front and back ? that is a lot of effort and money to end with almost the same gear ratio .... or am I missing something ? Find your ideal "gear ratio". STAY with the back setup and go slightly smaller in front to get the granny you want. the larger in front is only " optional " and going smaller in front is not ( will be spinning like a nut job ) the rear is happening as i already got the cassette at the silly price of R699.00 and actually if i did all the changes it would actually give an easier granny and better top speed ...so ya " ideal gear ratio "
ChrisF Posted January 9, 2018 Posted January 9, 2018 the larger in front is only " optional " and going smaller in front is not ( will be spinning like a nut job ) the rear is happening as i already got the cassette at the silly price of R699.00 and actually if i did all the changes it would actually give an easier granny and better top speed ...so ya " ideal gear ratio " 1x or 2x setup ? There was a very nice thread about gearing options for 1x setups late last year ... sadly the proper top AND bottom end setups are still very pricey ... but at least there are solutions out there. Until it becomes affordable my 2x setup will do the job nicely
Mawbs Posted January 9, 2018 Author Posted January 9, 2018 1x or 2x setup ? There was a very nice thread about gearing options for 1x setups late last year ... sadly the proper top AND bottom end setups are still very pricey ... but at least there are solutions out there. Until it becomes affordable my 2x setup will do the job nicely 1x and this is exactly why i am fiddling with it....AFFORDABILITY ....not having to fork out for whole 11spd setup
ChrisF Posted January 9, 2018 Posted January 9, 2018 1x and this is exactly why i am fiddling with it....AFFORDABILITY ....not having to fork out for whole 11spd setup Some nice info here - https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/170832-2x10-to-1x12-is-it-worth-it/ I particularly like the input from Iwan Kemp (page 1 and 2)
Mawbs Posted January 10, 2018 Author Posted January 10, 2018 Some nice info here - https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/170832-2x10-to-1x12-is-it-worth-it/ I particularly like the input from Iwan Kemp (page 1 and 2) ya some good info there but nothing to help with my specific question
ChrisF Posted January 10, 2018 Posted January 10, 2018 ya some good info there but nothing to help with my specific question Just maybe the answer is hidden in there somewhere ..... Top end - this is the easy one ... 11 teeth at the back dictates what you need in front to reach the speed you want. So now you have the front cogg and work back to the number of teeth at the back for the granny that YOU need (as per your legs and your terrain) To provide a nice wide range, without having insane jumps between gears they end up with 12 gears at the back. So if you hack something that gives you enough of a granny .... with only 10 gears at the back then you are bound to have some large gaps between gears. As this is not practical for the larger buying group this is not main stream - though the weight saving of such a system may well appeal to the serious snake .... short version - not a practical setup for most riders, as such you may struggle to get the feedback you need. PS - on my 2x setup I could go to 42 teeth (opted for 40 teeth) and only needed to adjust the B-screw. no hangers etc required please keep us posted
Mawbs Posted January 10, 2018 Author Posted January 10, 2018 the gaps only get slightly larger in the last 3 big gears so im cool with that...and ya im not most people ..i like doing things different. actually got feedback from Wolftooth and they think the 11spd link will be the answerim just waiting for them to provide physical specs to confirm before i buy
Mawbs Posted January 11, 2018 Author Posted January 11, 2018 feedback from Goatlink The Goatlink tab thickness is the same on both of the Goatlinks. The bolt hole to bolt hole dimension is 29 mm and 35 mm. The Goatlink11 being the longer of the 2. so now i just need to measure and see which unit will suit better ...im thinking the longer unit
Eddy Gordo Posted January 11, 2018 Posted January 11, 2018 Yeah, I would then go for the longer one, seeing that a 46T is larger than most rotars and some plates.
Mawbs Posted January 11, 2018 Author Posted January 11, 2018 and Boom Evobikes just got stock so ordered the longer one....watch this space to see if it works
Mawbs Posted January 15, 2018 Author Posted January 15, 2018 big success the Goatlink 11 works like a charm. So 11-46 on an XT 786 10 speed deraileur.
Beerginner Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 big success the Goatlink 11 works like a charm. So 11-46 on an XT 786 10 speed deraileur. Mawbs, are you still happy with this set up? I'm looking to do exactly the same but with a XTR986 RD. Dotting the i's after some serious googling. 11-42 with a 10 chainring is also an option to give the same granny..
Beerginner Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 Mawbs, are you still happy with this set up? I'm looking to do exactly the same but with a XTR986 RD. Dotting the i's after some serious googling. 11-42 with a 10 chainring is also an option to give the same granny..30 chainring, not 10!
thijsrm Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 I'll looking at doing the exact same thing: 10x 11-46 Sunrace cassette and a 34 absolute black oval upfront and then getting the Goatlink 11 so the xt 786 derailleur will work. How's the shifting? Any issues? Also where did you get that cassette at that price? Did you need a longer B-screw as well? Seems a nice solution for both more top and bottom end. Is your rear derailleur long or medium cage?
Rich990 Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 i have an 11-42 10sp upgrade kit for sale in the classifieds in case any of you are looking for one. (Shameless punt)
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