Originally Posted by
hybridbkrdr
I was thinking of doing a build with 1x drivetrain but if I'm looking at the possibility of going with 36T crankset with 11-36T. But does this present a problem? I mean there are manufacturers going for 38T and 11-34T. So would choosing a cassette that goes up to 36T cause any clearance issues?
So would you go...
36T and 11-36T
36T and 11-34T
40T and 11-36T
40T and 11-34T
are you worrying about Derailleur clearance of a larger cassette? the Single front ring size doesn't change that. Chain length, The design specs. of the der., and the B Screw adjustment changes that.
two teeth past mfg. spec for cassette size is a common fudge point.
i think what the Manufacturer's Concern was is the Clearance between the chain stay and the teeth of the ring... less than 2mm clearance is bad juju.
all the speculation in the world won't answer whether going up a couple teeth in front, beyond "max count", will alter that distance to a dangerous amount.. you just have to test fit.. no way around it.
and you'll need to see if you actually WANT the larger o smaller ring, too.... which also means testing it out.
place masking tape on the chain stay at the closest ring/stay point before test riding up some really steep climbs. nicked tape means future wear on the most likely to break frame member.
as to overall gear range.. your riding choices are the deciding factor there.
