So my bike converted and today I was converted – cheers STW – Bike Forum

edenvalleyboy

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After asking for advice on here about going to 1x setup I converted the bike this week. This morning I rode it.

I was converted straight away. The simplicity was great and I hadn't realised this would translate into increased 'flow'. Whether I put on an expander for endurance events time will tell.

So STW, cheers for the advice and converting me to a good thing...

Posted : 09/01/2016 1:57 pm

RobHilton

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We* are [b]always[/b] right!

*I — the royal we. You know, the editorial...

Posted : 09/01/2016 2:11 pm

akira

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Various companies now do 10 speed cassettes in a wider range.

Posted : 09/01/2016 2:51 pm

Leku

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http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/components-c9/cassettes-freewheels-c68/praxis-works-wide-range-10-speed-cassette-p15516/s45037?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=praxis-works-wide-range-10-speed-cassette-pr-cs-1140&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&gclid=CIOxmIT2nMoCFUn4wgodqsYM7A

Praxis Works Wide Range 10-Speed Cassette £90 11-40

http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/sunrace-mx3-cassette-11-42t-10733-p.asp?gclid=CIL9w6_2nMoCFSX4wgodrbsKIA

Sunrace £65 11-42

Posted : 09/01/2016 3:20 pm

jambalaya

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How is your lowest gear vs before ?

Posted : 09/01/2016 3:35 pm

edenvalleyboy

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@jambalaya - I decided to start with a 30t nw ring to make life easier when I'm six hours in, tired and trying to get up a hill...the lowest gear did feel slightly higher than before but not by much...I probably noticed it more at the top end when I was trying to hoof it on a downhill road section...

I see the other posts for wide cassettes..cheers..

Posted : 09/01/2016 5:16 pm

jambalaya

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Thanks - so basically 1 gear or 2 harder ?

Posted : 09/01/2016 5:20 pm

edenvalleyboy

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@jambalaya - obviously totally unscientific, but I reckon it felt like my old 3rd gear...

Posted : 09/01/2016 6:19 pm

jambalaya

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Unscientific is good for me, thanks. I like the simplicity and cost savings I couldn't manage third as my lowest gear 😳

Posted : 09/01/2016 6:23 pm

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