1x gravel gearing suggestions
10-26-21, 07:23 PM
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10-27-21, 02:46 PM
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thx, I heard shifting is not very smooth and a bit noisy when using RAM 11 spd derailleur combined with 11-46 cassette, do you have these issues?
10-28-21, 12:02 PM
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Generally you want your front ring(s) to be setup so that you are somewhere in the middle of the cassette most of the time (or rather, whichever combination ensures as straight of a chainline as possible.) , adjust your front ring tooth count accordingly.
For example, my E bike has a 38t front ring and now uses a 12-36t cassette. Im usually in the top half of the cassette - as surfaces are mostly flat and the e bike can easily sustain higher speeds. I was thinking to change to a 40t front ring, but then I'd be even more compromised on the short, relatively steep hills in my area.
BTW, cassettes with a 12t or even 13t final cog are super useful and totally worth considering
For example, my E bike has a 38t front ring and now uses a 12-36t cassette. Im usually in the top half of the cassette - as surfaces are mostly flat and the e bike can easily sustain higher speeds. I was thinking to change to a 40t front ring, but then I'd be even more compromised on the short, relatively steep hills in my area.
BTW, cassettes with a 12t or even 13t final cog are super useful and totally worth considering
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Generally you want your front ring(s) to be setup so that you are somewhere in the middle of the cassette most of the time (or rather, whichever combination ensures as straight of a chainline as possible.) , adjust your front ring tooth count accordingly.
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BTW, cassettes with a 12t or even 13t final cog are super useful and totally worth considering
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BTW, cassettes with a 12t or even 13t final cog are super useful and totally worth considering
12-07-21, 09:39 AM
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I have two 1x gravel bikes. My Cutthroat has a 34T chainring and a 42-11 cassette. It climbs well here in the western NC mountains, but spins out if I ride on the road.
My Grail has a 42T chainring and a 50-10 Eagle cassette. Climbs great, never spins out, even on the road with slicks. Awesome drivetrain, truly the only drivetrain I’d ever need. Drawback, it’s expensive. If i could afford it, I’d duplicate it on my cutthroat.
My Grail has a 42T chainring and a 50-10 Eagle cassette. Climbs great, never spins out, even on the road with slicks. Awesome drivetrain, truly the only drivetrain I’d ever need. Drawback, it’s expensive. If i could afford it, I’d duplicate it on my cutthroat.
12-07-21, 12:41 PM
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Also, it didn’t change my gaps, but I’ve since added an eagle 50-11 cassette on my Cutthroat along with swapping the 34T chainring for a 38T. Very happy with the added range on both ends of the spectrum.
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I have no problem with the gaps between gears, but to be honest I’ve never been a “tight gap” rider.
Also, it didn’t change my gaps, but I’ve since added an eagle 50-11 cassette on my Cutthroat along with swapping the 34T chainring for a 38T. Very happy with the added range on both ends of the spectrum.
Also, it didn’t change my gaps, but I’ve since added an eagle 50-11 cassette on my Cutthroat along with swapping the 34T chainring for a 38T. Very happy with the added range on both ends of the spectrum.
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Cutthroat 12 speed mechanical conversion
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I'm riding 11-42 11 speed with a 40t front ring. Looking forward to trying this gearing out on some singletrack next season.
I haven't actually ridden on gravel just yet, but I find that I don't have to worry about spinning out on pavement. There are times where I'd feel like 40x42 is over geared for loaded riding , perhaps on gravel .
Only problem is that the mega range rear cassette has some uneven ratio spacings towards the bigger cogs. I like 1x, but I think I'd go for 2x in the future so that I can stick to closer ratios in the rear cassette.
I haven't actually ridden on gravel just yet, but I find that I don't have to worry about spinning out on pavement. There are times where I'd feel like 40x42 is over geared for loaded riding , perhaps on gravel .
Only problem is that the mega range rear cassette has some uneven ratio spacings towards the bigger cogs. I like 1x, but I think I'd go for 2x in the future so that I can stick to closer ratios in the rear cassette.
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I'm riding 11-42 11 speed with a 40t front ring. Looking forward to trying this gearing out on some singletrack next season.
I haven't actually ridden on gravel just yet, but I find that I don't have to worry about spinning out on pavement. There are times where I'd feel like 40x42 is over geared for loaded riding , perhaps on gravel .
Only problem is that the mega range rear cassette has some uneven ratio spacings towards the bigger cogs. I like 1x, but I think I'd go for 2x in the future so that I can stick to closer ratios in the rear cassette.
I haven't actually ridden on gravel just yet, but I find that I don't have to worry about spinning out on pavement. There are times where I'd feel like 40x42 is over geared for loaded riding , perhaps on gravel .
Only problem is that the mega range rear cassette has some uneven ratio spacings towards the bigger cogs. I like 1x, but I think I'd go for 2x in the future so that I can stick to closer ratios in the rear cassette.
01-12-22, 07:52 PM
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It's definitely much clunkier and louder than my Campy Chorus 12-speed on my road bike, but it gets the shifts done reliably and quickly, which is fine for a gravel bike, IMO. Utilitarian, but not elegant.
