Under what conditions would you consider a 1x11??
09-21-16, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
If I lived in Florida.
I like small one or two tooth jumps between gears too much to use a wide range cassette.
I might go 1x11 for an MTB that I wasn't planning on riding fast on.
09-21-16, 06:19 PM
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I went with Sram Rival 1 on a Canondale SuperX. I wanted a foul weather bike with hydro disc wide tires and a simple drivetrain. It came with a 40T and 11-28. I changed to a 11-32 and put 32mm all weather tires on it.
The bike is awesome and there are gaps but I can live with it.
The bike is awesome and there are gaps but I can live with it.
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09-21-16, 06:27 PM
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my 1x11. 44 tooth chainring and 10-42 tooth cassette. I just finished the build, but have been enjoying the wide range cassette.
Believe it or not, I can even pedal on flat ground...
Believe it or not, I can even pedal on flat ground...
09-21-16, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by RPK79
I don't think you quite understand how a 1x works. The trick is to get a wide range cassette for the hills.
09-21-16, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by sugarbaker
my 1x11. 44 tooth chainring and 10-42 tooth cassette. I just finished the build, but have been enjoying the wide range cassette.
Believe it or not, I can even pedal on flat ground...
Believe it or not, I can even pedal on flat ground...
BTW.. how do you pedal on flat ground with no pedals?
09-21-16, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by oldnslow2
Front disc, rear caliper... odd, or is it me?
BTW.. how do you pedal on flat ground with no pedals?
BTW.. how do you pedal on flat ground with no pedals?
09-21-16, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by sugarbaker
I did the front disc/rear caliper thing just so you would question it
But why? Just curious.
09-21-16, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by oldnslow2
Glad to make your day?
But why? Just curious.
But why? Just curious.
09-21-16, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by joejack951
I did it on my commuter because the frame I wanted wasn't disc compatible but I could easily fit a disc fork to it. I also rarely use my rear brake, preferring the more powerful front so having the disc there and lighter weight brake in back makes sense from a weight-saving perspective.
09-21-16, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by oldnslow2
Makes sense.
Just trying to keep the thread on topic
09-21-16, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by joejack951
You know what doesn't make sense? 1x drivetrains.
But then I have 3 bikes and the 1x fits for the type of riding I have that bike for.
Just like I wouldn't take a TT bike off road, i wouldn't want a 1x for mountain roads.
09-21-16, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by SpeshulEd
I bet the same people were saying the same thing about going from 3x to 2x a few years ago...
Each have their place.
09-21-16, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SpeshulEd
I bet the same people were saying the same thing about going from 3x to 2x a few years ago...
09-21-16, 08:47 PM
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I took my mtb from 3x to 1x and couldn't have been happier.
With a compact up front, the only time I need to shift to the small ring is when I'm climbing and even then, I might jsut skip it and stay in the 50t and not worry about it.
With a compact up front, the only time I need to shift to the small ring is when I'm climbing and even then, I might jsut skip it and stay in the 50t and not worry about it.
09-21-16, 08:57 PM
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I'm considering it for my cheap commuter. Right now its stock triple crankset isn't even fully utilized and therefore needlessly complex to operate and maintain. A 44t ring with a 10-42 cassette would fit my needs well. Make it belt drive and... Jeez maybe I should just buy a Spot Wazee.
09-21-16, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by chaadster
i'd consider a 1x11 if i lost my left hand in a tragic bowling accident.
++++1
09-21-16, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Drew Eckhardt
One tooth jumps to the 19 cog.
09-21-16, 09:26 PM
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If my FD cable broke.
09-21-16, 09:59 PM
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I have a friend who has ridden fixed gear bikes at PBP twice, Furnace Creek 508 3 times, etc.
To each their own, but my favorite gearing is a triple with 52x11 high and 30x28 low and lots in between.
Having said that, I usually ride a 50-34 with a 13-29 cassette. I don't see any advantage to a 1x set-up on a road bike.
To each their own, but my favorite gearing is a triple with 52x11 high and 30x28 low and lots in between.
Having said that, I usually ride a 50-34 with a 13-29 cassette. I don't see any advantage to a 1x set-up on a road bike.
