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Are they not doing any normal sized ones for running with doubles and triples, who the hell needs a 40t cog with non 1x drive chains.


 
Posted : 03/05/2015 8:05 pm
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The double chain sets have smaller gaps compared to 9 or 10 spd doubles, so overall range is sensible and a front shift is less likely to require a simultaneous rear shift (in opposite direction) to achieve the intended ratio change.


 
Posted : 03/05/2015 8:18 pm
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Are they not doing any normal sized ones for running with doubles and triples

No! Doubles and triples are out, along with 26" wheels...


 
Posted : 03/05/2015 8:20 pm
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Front mechs are dead. Could not stand having one again.


 
Posted : 03/05/2015 8:47 pm
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The 11 chainsets have a smaller range (ten teeth on the double) so even a 3 x 11 has less range than my 3 x 9.


 
Posted : 03/05/2015 8:50 pm
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I think a 3x11 with 22/32/44 with 11-42 cassette would be awesome!


 
Posted : 03/05/2015 8:52 pm
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[quote=matlockmeat opined]Front mechs are dead. Could not stand having one again.

Troll with the most tremendous leg muscles 😀

1 x set ups are Ok for hills but not great for proper mountains IMHO


 
Posted : 03/05/2015 9:04 pm
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who the hell needs a 40t cog with non 1x drive chains

Me on the Cote de Goose Eye today


 
Posted : 03/05/2015 9:11 pm
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Are they not doing any normal sized ones for running with doubles and triples,

Yes it's called 10 speed, unless you must have the newest and shineyest stuff just get a good 10sp setup and run with that.


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 12:33 am
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1 x set ups are Ok for hills but not great for proper mountains IMHO

Mine has carried me up a few ta. And it can't be because I'm mighty, because I'm made of string and feathers.


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 9:47 am
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Think your calculator is broken Onza.


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 9:55 am
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Think your calculator is broken Onza.

I think yours is sillyoldman...

9 spd - 22/32/44 11-34 with 29x2.3 tyres gives 18.7GI - 115.8GI
11 spd - 22/30/40 11-40 with 29x2.3 tyrs gives 15.9GI - 105.2GI


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 11:13 am
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Uhm, no.

The %age range for the 11 spd is bigger.
Different starting and end point for the ratio ranges, but a bigger range for 11. Also more practical gaps between c/ring sizes for better cadence management.


 
Posted : 05/05/2015 9:29 am
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Uhm, no.

The %age range for the 11 spd is bigger.
Different starting and end point for the ratio ranges, but a bigger range for 11.

True for the cassette but not when you match it with the available chainset options (other than single ring)


 
Posted : 05/05/2015 10:37 am
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True for the cassette but not when you match it with the available chainset options (other than single ring)

I may be alone in this but I very rarely run "standard" or manufacturer specked chainring combos, if run a 22/32/42 and you'd have a greater and more usable range and only be lacking top end by %5, or go for a 28/40 double and a 11-42 cassette for 90% of a 9s triples range but the ease and shifting of a double


 
Posted : 05/05/2015 10:43 am
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The %age range from the numbers you've provided taking available chainset into account is bigger for 11spd.

9 spd 18.7GI - 115.8GI is a 619.25% range
11 spd 15.9GI - 105.2GI is a 661.65% range.


 
Posted : 05/05/2015 10:44 am
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Don't your figures above show a bigger range for 11sp simondbarnes?
9sp = 18.7GI - 115.8GI = 519% gear range
11sp = 15.9GI - 105.2GI = 562% gear range

doh - beaten to it. (although I drop 100% due to Sheldon's argument that a singlespeed isn't 100%, but 0%)


 
Posted : 05/05/2015 10:47 am
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Apologies sillyoldman, it does indeed appear that my calculator (brain) is faulty 🙂


 
Posted : 05/05/2015 10:57 am
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matlockmeat opined » Front mechs are dead. Could not stand having one again.

Troll with the most tremendous leg muscles
1 x set ups are Ok for hills but not great for proper mountains IMHO

IMHO they're fine - did a season of 32:11-36 in the alps about 5 years ago, haven't ridden with a ft mech since.

as with most bike related things YMMV.


 
Posted : 05/05/2015 11:04 am