Derestricted Shimano and gearing?

[Hasse Birkmose]

Have yet to receive my new bike. Wanting to derestrict since i will be riding trails in the weekend AND commuting to work (tarmac/gravel/forest) almost every work day. Highest gear on the bike is 11 in the back and 32 front. The plan os to go with Sram NX Eagle and a 38 ring in front. This way it will keep a decent low gear (50back/38front) and a higher top gear (11back/38front)
NX Eagle will hopefully also provide a cheaper cassette and possibly stronger - read that it is the only Sram cassette officially emtb approved - might be wrong
The bike will be covering a lot of ground in all conditions year round even road salt in winter YIKES!!!
Any thoughts?
Thanks!

 

[Hasse Birkmose]

Anyone?

 

[Hasse Birkmose]

Really?

 

[Cuddles]

bump - wish I could Help; solid questions; interested in the answers b/c im also interested in similar drivetrain upgrade for my RM - Not sure I can even fit a 38 up front; but would like to know if anyone has done the upgrade your talking about to see if its even a worthwhile route to pursue with my set up.

 

[Darius1502]

Have yet to receive my new bike. Wanting to derestrict since i will be riding trails in the weekend AND commuting to work (tarmac/gravel/forest) almost every work day. Highest gear on the bike is 11 in the back and 32 front. The plan os to go with Sram NX Eagle and a 38 ring in front. This way it will keep a decent low gear (50back/38front) and a higher top gear (11back/38front)

I think this will work. I upgraded my to a 36 up front and 'unlocked' it. I've hit 34 MPH with the 11 - 46 in the rear. But on average 30 is pretty easy.

This calculator will help you: Bicycle Bike Gear Ratio Speed and Cadence Calculator

You should be able to hit about 34 MPH or so.