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I live in a hilly area. We have competitive club training rides where we have friendly races both to the top and bottom of the hills. Some of the hills are so steep I can’t manage much over 10km/h going up and I descend the same hills at around 70-100 km/h, often in a group... until the last 200m where it turns into a sprint to the line.
I have a 52-36 at the Front and an 11-28 cassette. I desperately need a 11-30 cassette or change the small ring on the front to 34.
I think a 1x wouldn’t suit how I ride.
I have a 52-36 at the Front and an 11-28 cassette. I desperately need a 11-30 cassette or change the small ring on the front to 34.
I think a 1x wouldn’t suit how I ride.
Kawasicki said:
I live in a hilly area. We have competitive club training rides where we have friendly races both to the top and bottom of the hills. Some of the hills are so steep I can’t manage much over 10km/h going up and I descend the same hills at around 70-100 km/h, often in a group... until the last 200m where it turns into a sprint to the line.
I have a 52-36 at the Front and an 11-28 cassette. I desperately need a 11-30 cassette or change the small ring on the front to 34.
I think a 1x wouldn’t suit how I ride.
My 1x set up would give you up to 1:1 for the hills!I have a 52-36 at the Front and an 11-28 cassette. I desperately need a 11-30 cassette or change the small ring on the front to 34.
I think a 1x wouldn’t suit how I ride.
Kawasicki said:
I live in a hilly area. We have competitive club training rides where we have friendly races both to the top and bottom of the hills. Some of the hills are so steep I can’t manage much over 10km/h going up and I descend the same hills at around 70-100 km/h, often in a group... until the last 200m where it turns into a sprint to the line.
I have a 52-36 at the Front and an 11-28 cassette. I desperately need a 11-30 cassette or change the small ring on the front to 34.
I think a 1x wouldn’t suit how I ride.
I have a friend who lives in the English lake district which has very steep climbs in places. He runs a 1x etap set up with 46T chainring and (dinner plate) 10-50 cassette on his road bike..... It covers all the hills and top speed. I have to admit, it takes some getting used to the look of this on a road though.I have a 52-36 at the Front and an 11-28 cassette. I desperately need a 11-30 cassette or change the small ring on the front to 34.
I think a 1x wouldn’t suit how I ride.
3rtt said:
Kawasicki said:
I live in a hilly area. We have competitive club training rides where we have friendly races both to the top and bottom of the hills. Some of the hills are so steep I can’t manage much over 10km/h going up and I descend the same hills at around 70-100 km/h, often in a group... until the last 200m where it turns into a sprint to the line.
I have a 52-36 at the Front and an 11-28 cassette. I desperately need a 11-30 cassette or change the small ring on the front to 34.
I think a 1x wouldn’t suit how I ride.
I have a friend who lives in the English lake district which has very steep climbs in places. He runs a 1x etap set up with 46T chainring and (dinner plate) 10-50 cassette on his road bike..... It covers all the hills and top speed. I have to admit, it takes some getting used to the look of this on a road though.I have a 52-36 at the Front and an 11-28 cassette. I desperately need a 11-30 cassette or change the small ring on the front to 34.
I think a 1x wouldn’t suit how I ride.
There are more options that there have ever been for 1x gears, and it's perfectly possible to match up the gear ranges from a 2x setup.
There may end up being slightly wider gaps between the gears, or possibly not, because you probably only use about 2/3s of the cogs on a 2x setup anyway.
There may be a bit more chain strain on a 1x setup, but that will depend on your level of mechanical sympathy on a 2x setup anyway.
People who prefer rim brakes are probably more likely to prefer a 2x setup, and those who like hydraulic discs on their road bikes may be more open to considering a 1x option.
Nobody has mentioned Shimano 11 speed Alfine hubs, Rohloff 14 speed hubs, or Pinion 18 speed gearboxes yet...
There may end up being slightly wider gaps between the gears, or possibly not, because you probably only use about 2/3s of the cogs on a 2x setup anyway.
There may be a bit more chain strain on a 1x setup, but that will depend on your level of mechanical sympathy on a 2x setup anyway.
People who prefer rim brakes are probably more likely to prefer a 2x setup, and those who like hydraulic discs on their road bikes may be more open to considering a 1x option.
Nobody has mentioned Shimano 11 speed Alfine hubs, Rohloff 14 speed hubs, or Pinion 18 speed gearboxes yet...
You can do 12 Speed Eagle on a road bike now too thanks to Ratio Technology's kit -
https://ratiotechnology.com/product/12-speed-upgra...
https://ratiotechnology.com/product/12-speed-upgra...
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