Originally Posted by
merlinextraligh
I guess it depends on your circumstances. However, if a lot your riding doesn't require really low gearing, the 2x10 setup looks attractive.
Use an 11/23 for ordinary riding and throw on an 11/32 or 34,36 when you do Six Gap.
Exactly what we will do. In Jacksonville, Fl. , there's no need for an 11/32 or lower.
I really like the versatility of this frame. As a 2x10 build, we can use almost any road crank we want. I like not being limited to a few crank options. Also, if we decide later we want a triple, we have the option of building it with a left side timing belt. Pretty cool. If we save weight with a 2x10 great.
I think the 2x10 will work great for us. I can't see ever needing lower than a 32 or 33 inch gear. We're a 250 lb team with a lot of climbing experience.
Time will tell.
Rick