Hi, long time viewer first time poster. Been toying with the idea of converting my 1×10 to have some more range and chucking some chainrings up front.
Here is my dilemma and why I haven’t bit the bullet yet:
On there right now is a 44T with I think 11-42 on the back, which gets me to and from work nicely but when I start to get some elevation the granny gear feels just a little too heavy when the bike is weighted with bags etc. I know the bike is about 10kg heavier so it will be harder to pedal uphill but will a 2/3x setup help with this or should I just save my time and money and put a smaller ring up front?
Thanks!
by Charming-Tree4033
4 Comments
I went from 1x to 2x…just having trouble finding exactly the cogs I want ( 28/38. Or 30/40)
I wouldn’t do a 3x. Do a 2x and it will be just fine.
Going to 2x would definitely help you, but have you thought of just upgrading the back to a wider range 1x 11 or 12? XT 11 speed goes to 46t, deore goes to 51, and 12 speed will go to 51/52
My 2 cents
– I would try a smaller chainring first. A 44 tooth is pretty big
– 2x could be nice, but I always prefer a 1x solution if possible