Clark W. Griswold
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
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I built my touring bike up with a triple 9 speed and have vehemently stuck by it for a long time but I am starting to think maybe a change is in order (or at least a new bike with the ratios I want). I am currently running a 11-34 with a 24/36/48 crankset and so far it has been good.
I personally would want a bit more high end speed. The low end seems just fine so maybe a 40/24 or 42/26 and probably an 11-40 but I would do 11 speed if I could. This is of course for a more gravel and off road rig. For something on the road I would probably go 46/30 and 11-36 or maybe a 11-40 cassette again 11 speed. I think when I did the comparison for the 46/30 with my current set up it got me close to similar for what I am using most often so it cuts off some high end and a little low end but keeps me in a good enough spot.