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currently running an slx 10sp triple (24/32/42 with a 11-34 cassette)

going to go 2x10 with an slx double (38/26 with 11-36 cassette)

question is would i be spinning out to much on the 38 tooth or would there not be too much difference.

its on my xc bike which i use on the road to get to the trails.

have the option of going 40/28 which may be better but a bit tougher on the climbs.

any opinions apart from mtfu for the hills


 
Posted : 24/10/2012 1:43 pm
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42/11 is around 10% higher than 38/11 - smaller than the jump between individual gears.


 
Posted : 24/10/2012 1:52 pm
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So mowt ill notice really in top gear. Cheers


 
Posted : 24/10/2012 3:30 pm
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If you use 42-11 quite a lot then you will notice.

I went from 30/42 double to 36t single, and really notice the lack of top end on the road, but not enough to bother me!


 
Posted : 24/10/2012 3:37 pm