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  • 38/24 or 40/28 for steel 26 hardtail?
  • matther01
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    As titled, what would be the benefits/drawbacks of each (running with a 11-36 cassette) on a new steel hardtail?

    Posted 11 years ago
    RealMan
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    I’d go 38/26 tbh (that’s what I’ve got on my hardtail).

    Although with an 11-36 cassette you could get away with 40/28 if you wanted the higher top end. I’ve got an 11-32 on mine and it gets me up pretty much anything.

    There’s no real benefits or drawbacks with either, it’s just different gear ratios. Do you know what you’re running now?

    Posted 11 years ago
    mrmo
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    got a 40/26 and 11×34 on my FS, which is imo enough for 99% of situations

    Posted 11 years ago
    ampthill
    Full Member

    IMHO 38/24

    I hate not having a low enough gear on steep ups. Spinning out is rarely an issue and if you do you might go less fast but you won’t stop and have to walk

    You mileage may differ

    Posted 11 years ago
    matther01
    Free Member

    I’m running a 42/32/24.

    Posted 11 years ago
    njee20
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    I’d go 40/28, good ratios IMO.

    Posted 11 years ago
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