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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-02-18, 01:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,667
Posted By DrIsotope

The chain tension will be lower on the 42/42...

The chain tension will be lower on the 42/42 compared to the 32/32. Would it make a difference in the short term or the long term? Maybe? Probably not.

This was always a point of contention in...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-18, 06:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,667
Posted By DrIsotope

I know 1X cranks are supposed to have a different...

I know 1X cranks are supposed to have a different chainline, but I can't speak to them because I've never used one. I used a Shimano CX50 crankset previously (which came with 46/36) and currently the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-18, 04:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,667
Posted By DrIsotope

I think even more amazing is that the XG1180...

I think even more amazing is that the XG1180 isn't even the most expensive one-- there's the 1195 and 1199 after that-- and the XG1199 X-Dome is $300+.

XG1150: 394g, $90
XG1180: 315g, ~$250...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-18, 03:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,667
Posted By DrIsotope

If I ever win the lotto, I'll let you know if the...

If I ever win the lotto, I'll let you know if the XG1180 is worth the premium-- for now, I'll stick to my pair of XG1150s. Currently paired to SRAM Rival 1 HRD levers, Rival 1 Type 3.0 RD, and an...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-12-18, 01:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,667
Posted By DrIsotope

If I'm going on a long ride with big climbs, I...

If I'm going on a long ride with big climbs, I can go on either my 1X or my 2X bike, doesn't make a difference. If I'm doing hill repeats, I genuinely prefer the 1X. There's just a lot less...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-09-18, 08:05 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,667
Posted By DrIsotope

I go everywhere. Might be 1,000 vertical feet...

I go everywhere. Might be 1,000 vertical feet over 30 miles, might be 4,000 vertical feet over 15 miles. I would say the split has moved toward 60% paved, 40% dirt/sand/smoosh/singletrack.

1X...
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