anyone running a 1x10 set up on their freeride rigs yet? If so what setup and how is it on the long climbs was thinking of running a single 32 tooth chainring with xt cranks and a 10 speed rear. Would it be worth the upgrade i am running dual rings with a 9speed rear at the moment i am a one bike kind of rider. I mainly ride laguna and skyline trails solo so not alot of shuttling. also its for a 73mm bottom braket. thanks
You are going to lose a lot of gearing from 2x9 to 1x10 Cassette wise you get 2-4 teeth but lose a lot up front
Im fine losing some top end, it helps me stay off the brakes on the downs and helps with sprinting for dirtjumps. Im not a climber so if it makes it more difficult screw that noise, i would run 1x9 but i hate climbing. Looking to shed some weight off the sled while still keeping it a little easier to climb. thanks mark. sorry to hear about your shoulder hope ya heal up okay.
it would make climbing more difficult. You figure you have in most cases 22/32 or 34 ratio in front , with a 1x10 you would have to run 26 front to have same gear ratio for climbing with 1x10 Thanks about the shoulder.
If you can do your regular climbs in the middle ring than go for it. If not, the minimal amount of weight you're going to save won't be worth it when you're pushing your bike.
keep the dual ring, shed weight else where. Or just pedal up more things a get more "legs" to better use your current gearing.
Mines 1 x 9. My bike doesn't fit front derailleur. I was wondering the same thing... is there a NOTICEABLE benefit to change drivetrain to 10 speed but still running 1 up front?
going from a 9 speed to a 10 speed wont make much diffrence. Yes you will have another gear, but the they will be close to the ratios of a 9speed, only more evenly spaced. going from 9 to 10 is like adding more middle gears.
how so? 10spd casettes can have a 36 tooth....(as in, easier climbing ratio) 2 teeth can make a big difference lol.
In 5 years most riders will only have one chainring in the front. http://www.pinkbike.com/news/DT-Swiss-7-Speed-Downhill-Hub-First-Look-sea-otter-2011.html With a 36-9 rear casette and a 24 tooth front this will save weight without a front shifting system, have great clearance and equal close to a 22/34 low gear and a 32/12 high gear which is enough for a lot of people. Sweet dreams! Also if they can make an 8 tooth work this really starts looking good but most of the 8 tooth drivers have issues.
