Originally Posted by
mijome07
I ask because I plan on doing some light-medium touring on my 'cross bike. I currently commute with a 1x9 setup. A 36T up front and a 12/26T in rear. I'm aware of different setups like single speed, fixed gear, 1x8/9/10. What I want to know is your setup, where you tour and how much weight you haul. Do you find yourself walking up a lot of hills?
Sure I've done credit card touring on a bike with a single 40t ring ands a 16/18 double freewheel. It was NOT in the mountains though and I was carrying about 20lbs of gear. Depending on your fitness level your set up sounds fine.