Originally Posted by mx_599
-then the e.thirteen guide with a 1 X 8 set-up. i said in the other post above, if you're not racing XC, this seems like the way to go. i only use about the middle 6 and never really feel like i NEED more. something to consider...gets rid of those front derailleurs too.
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With XC, try a 38T ring\11 cog.
Works fine for flatland speed.
And I can't really see needing lower than 38-30 climbing with a xc light bike.