Originally Posted by FastJake

I'm not totally against the 1x10, but I do agree with most that anything from a 2x5 to 2x8 will be a much better system. Whatever you do, don't use a 24T as your only ring. I have single speed mountain bikes setup with approximately a 2/1 gear ratio. I can't imagine that as my highest gear on a geared bike, especially one that sees pavement.



Seriously? Are you pulling a trailer or something? I've never had a bike with a gear that low and I feel like I'd tip over trying to go that slow. Before you completely sacrifice all high gears take another look and see how much you really need that 24x36. Maybe you do, but that would surprise me very much.