eh? an XD 11 speed 10-46 cassette offers tons of range, as does an HG 10 speed 11-42. but 10 and 11 speed 11-50/52 cassettes are available if you REALLY feel the need for that low a gear.This setup is interesting. It just seems to be nearly impossible to change from 12 speed to 11, 10 or 9 speed without enormous tradeoff in gear range.
No.Have you ever thought during riding that couple teeth bigger sprocket than 36t would be nice?
There is a hill at Rockville hills regional park in fairfield ca that my original posse calls "big hill". I've never climbed it non stop with analogue and while e-bikes are prohibited and I rarely ride e there , the only time I've ever successfully climbed big hill non stop in 25 years is with my ebike. The thing with sketch ebike climbs is that if you fail it's a 60 lb monster falling back on you vs 30 lbs...same holds for sketch switch back climbs . E-bikes don't like to lean over as far as analogue.eh? an XD 11 speed 10-46 cassette offers tons of range, as does an HG 10 speed 11-42. but 10 and 11 speed 11-50/52 cassettes are available if you REALLY feel the need for that low a gear.
I don't know why you'd even consider 9 speed as it's either cheap old clutchless technology from Sram/Shimano or overpriced Emtb specific shite from lesser brands.
Folk also don't seem to realise that running a small chainring is actually reducing their cassette longevity by forcing them into using the faster wearing smaller sprockets more. And a 10t or smaller sprocket on an Emtb is just stupid.
Closer ratio cassettes allow you to run less B-tension which moves the top pulley closer to the cassette, improving shifting and increasing chainwrap in the smaller sprockets. all contributing to greater longevity
No.
36x36 even in eco is still massively easier gear to climb in than any of my normal bikes and I don't struggle on them.
I wouldn't run it if it was unsuitable.
The only time I'd ever use a 42t (or larger) sprocket is when climbing with the motor switched off, But I'm fine turning 36x36 and occasionally having to stand up. It's still a lot easier lowest gear than my roadbike and some of the road climbs around here are mtb steep.
I'm not lazy. and I don't go hunting for shite almost unclimbable climbs for the sake of it. I do like a challenging climb but most of the challenge is negated with a 250w motor and 32x52t gearing. It's also actually pretty hard to find climbs that haven't previously been done on a normal bike by a fit skillful rider anyway. So for me hunting them out would just be a waste of battery.
That's the rider mate. you shouldn't have anywhere near all your weight going through your bars. Your legs, hips and core should be taking the majority of your body weight and absorbing the majority of the roughness. sounds like you're relying far too much on your bike's suspension. Ride a hardtail for a while on the same terrain at the same speed and you'll toughen up in no time.how much your upper body and hands get thrashed on the descents when all the weight is in your hands.
Rev grips are awful. they're actually detrimental to good control. and relying on those and a carbon bar just backs up my previous assumption about your riding style/techniqueI bought rev grips and a rental carbon bar to help with that.
eh? an XD 11 speed 10-46 cassette offers tons of range, as does an HG 10 speed 11-42. but 10 and 11 speed 11-50/52 cassettes are available if you REALLY feel the need for that low a gear.
I don't know why you'd even consider 9 speed as it's either cheap old clutchless technology from Sram/Shimano or overpriced Emtb specific shite from lesser brands.
Folk also don't seem to realise that running a small chainring is actually reducing their cassette longevity by forcing them into using the faster wearing smaller sprockets more. And a 10t or smaller sprocket on an Emtb is just stupid.
Closer ratio cassettes allow you to run less B-tension which moves the top pulley closer to the cassette, improving shifting and increasing chainwrap in the smaller sprockets. all contributing to greater longevity
No.
36x36 even in eco is still massively easier gear to climb in than any of my normal bikes and I don't struggle on them.
I wouldn't run it if it was unsuitable.
The only time I'd ever use a 42t (or larger) sprocket is when climbing with the motor switched off, But I'm fine turning 36x36 and occasionally having to stand up. It's still a lot easier lowest gear than my roadbike and some of the road climbs around here are mtb steep.
I'm not lazy. and I don't go hunting for shite almost unclimbable climbs for the sake of it. I do like a challenging climb but most of the challenge is negated with a 250w motor and 32x52t gearing. It's also actually pretty hard to find climbs that haven't previously been done on a normal bike by a fit skillful rider anyway. So for me hunting them out would just be a waste of battery.
Dude. I'm getting more mileage out of one steel £30 cassette and one £10 chain than that with zero need to mess about swapping chains or sprockets to eek out extra life.
and I'm not riding in a dry climate like California
Use paragtraph breaks. Or at least paragraphs.
I wouldn't care if EX1 had never made it to production in the first place. it was OLD technology when released. And sold at a ridiculous price.
No. simply a realistic interpretation of your riding based entirely on your own posts.Ahh a true connoisseur. He knows how shitty a rider I am based on my posting
I don't really care what you "think" Rosey. 99% of what I've read you post is worthless and 50% is incorrect.we will think
How much do you weight?2200 off-road miles on my Whyte, and disappointingly, the third SRAM XG-1150 cassette is done.
So in that nine months and 2200 miles
3 cassettes £300
4 chains £50
1 chainring £25
2 rear tyres £100
1 front tyre £50
4 pairs brake pads £50
Total £575
So 0.26p/mile, or £8 to £10 per average ride.
And that is before we throw in copious amounts of lube, cleaner, tyre sealant, leccy and the depreciation on the bike itself
Since the first chain and cassette replacement I have cleaned and lubed after "every" ride, and in my experience makes only a marginal difference to the longevity of the drivetrain. The wear is unsurprisingly spread in the lower half of the cassette, but not the smallest cogs.
Derailleur, including B gap is spot on.
My average ride is 30 to 40 miles in all weathers on mixed Yorkshire terrain
Mostly in Eco, or Tour, occasionally in EMTB, never in Turbo.
Thoroughly enjoyable, but not cheap.
I will see how this compares to the mileage / wear on the new 1x12 XT hardtail pushbike, that is swiftly raking up miles.
In comparison, I can only remember changing the cassette twice on my old 3x9 XT / XTR equipped hardtail in 18 years and stellar mileage.
In a Terry Wogan voice... "Is it me ?"
The last bit won't mean a thing unless your a UK based old fart like me.
while you’re at it can you do a cost per ride for women, Please?
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