Originally Posted by
mcours2006
You do faster group rides on a hybrid with front suspension?
...because those are the bikes OP is contemplating.
Originally Posted by
MRT2
No, mine is more of a light touring bike. I guess you are right. The big ring on a triple is kind of superfluous on a dual sport.
When I changed the crankset on my DS 4 I started with a 36t chain ring on a 1X11 setup. It just wasn't right. I now have a single 42t chain ring and it is the sweet spot for my riding. Long rides with nothing too steep or kinda steep but short climbs. I more than lead my friends who usually ride mountain bikes and I keep in the lower third of my road bike group (they give me funny looks and high fives at the same time).