just built a Bfe with a 34T / 11-36, took her out for the first spin this morning around Surrey Hills, I’m pretty crap at climbing anyhow but it was tough going, also got minions on which didn’t help imo. I’m not much into the XC scene as such at the same time I can see the advantages
– def will make you fitter
– don’t have to worry abt the front mech
– weight saving (not by much but for some it makes a diff)
it forces you to pedal through as you don’t have a fall back option, you should be fine methinks
I’m 6’5″ and weigh abt 225 lbs if that helps.