Maybe replace chainring or cassette

[sergei.kulichkov]

Hey folks,

I have Neuron:ON 5.0 2019 (previous year model)

During rides with 1000+ m climbing and tough climbs (gradient 20+) in Eco mode I noticed that I would really appreciate another cassette. 34x11-36 doesn't seem to be enough for me. Has anyone tried to replace it with something like 11-42 or even 11-46? Maybe replace front chainring from 34 to 30?

Another option would be to get another battery and just ride these uphills in Trail mode.

Would would you guys recommend?

 

[B1rdie]

Trail mode and two batteries is my choice for long rides with the spectralon.
My bike came with an 11-50 cassete but when it got worn I put a 11-36 and now only use eco on the flats or long low grade uphills.
Would not recomend a smaller chainring also.

 

[sergei.kulichkov]

Hi, thanks for the answer. That probably makes more sense since it is an EMTB
Do you carry 2nd battery in a backpack? It's quite heavy. With liquid, multitool and other stuff it is going to be already ~6kg