How many cogs or speed of cassette for Non entry level MTB,

[Brian J]

Hi, Again we are proceeding to building our EMTB, now we are kinda stuck on cost and effectiveness question of how many speed do we need for our EMTB？

We are pretty sure that we want our Mid drive EMTB to be Non entry level we want it to be like Middle end , also it has to climb hills with strength and versatility.

 

[Fivetones]

Are you bringing a bike to market? If so you should have a word with @Rob Hancill about site sponsorship packages.

 

[Brian J]

No, we are just building this bike from scratch without knowing much knowledge about the system, appreciate it if you could give good advice

 

[khorn]

A typical main stream setup would be a Shimano Deore/XT with 11 speed and a 32 to 36 chainring in the front and a 11-42/46 cassette in the back. A SRAM NX/GX 11 speed would also do just fine. However, by looking at your picture you seriously have to consider the fork as well as the rear shock. Both pieces looks like some cheep Chinese junk and I would NOT recommend riding the bike on other stuff than fire roads or asphalt.

Karsten

 

[lumpy]

11 speed is probably the best way to go. Lots of price and options in that range

 

[Rusty]

If it is the bike in that pic - it is low end so 10 speed is suitable.

 

[MattyB]

If it is the bike in that pic - it is low end so 10 speed is suitable.

Agreed, 10 speed is fine in my eyes given the geo on that frame is going to be the thing that holds it back...

 

[SquireRides]

10 would be fine. Big fan of Shimano Deore 10 speed group set. Reliable, well built, enough gear ratios for an ebike (11-42), and very affordable.

Honestly thinking about replacing my 11sp XT with Deore when it wears out!

Good luck with the build! You'll learn a lot and have a great time riding...

 

[Fivetones]

You have much bigger worries than gear choices if you’re aiming at mid-range with what you’ve shown.

 

[Pukmeister]

You have much bigger worries than gear choices if you’re aiming at mid-range with what you’ve shown.

I just hope its cheap......very cheap.