Hi guys,
About to switch to 2×9 as big ring is redundant for me. I’ve got standard XT triple HT2 cranks with an XT 11-32 cassette and am looking to do the following:
– remove big ring
– keep 22T inner
– replace middle with new ramped 34T ring: either Blackspire Super Pro or Middleburn Slickhift Hardcoat:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=435
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=3331
– add bash ring (my riding is XC/trails so nothing hardcore here). Thinking the RF Light in 34t:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=40422
or e.thirteen in 36T:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=50668
Can you give me some advice on:
1. Which middle ring (Blackspire or Middleburn) as I’ve had mixed review for both, but think either would prob do!
2. Size of bash ring. I’m not really looking to upgrade middle, so would a 34T be big enough to cover middle? Does this depend on manufacturer?
Thanks in advance and throw in any other suggestions.
Cheers
Chris