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And going back to 3x9 oh yes.
I needed a new frame and forks so if there was ever a time to jump ship it was now.
Had a good old think, I don't XC a lot, my race circuits if and when I do them are very very tight and I've got a lot of good XT stuff. So I've gone for a 26" Scandal and rigid carbons and a few trick bits from KCNC.
I'm also getting a set of triple rings. Whilst I thought the DIY 2x9 was the best move in ages back in the summer when the going was quick, I found I missed the granny in the quagmire and snow that followed. I'm keeping the 2x9 rings though in case I race.
I feel strangely happy now I've decided, well apart from the fact I can't decide on either Esi chunky's or Ergon race with built in ends?
Renthal Kevlar - awesome. XT 2 x 10 (28/40 7 36-11) in the mud and snow, awsome 😀
Also very happy on my 2 * 9 (bash) and 26 thank you very much
(some of this is coz im only 5'8 and I dont see the case for 29er for shorties)
The world breathes a sigh of relief 😉
5'8" here. I did use a 29er on some 24 solos, and I also had a 69er, but when 'I' raced them on tight circuits I fell right back.
I need to check my DIY ratios, sure I've got 28/36 up front, not sure if I've got 32 or 34 on the back.
The world breathes a sigh of relief
Well it can when I sort the grips.
oldgit - Member...Whilst I thought the DIY 2x9 was the best move in ages back in the summer when the going was quick, I found I missed the granny...
you done it wrong.
Also 5'8" here. Tried a few 29er - havent found one yet that feel right for me. Still on rigid 26er but with XT 2 x 10 which is great
You need to get a grip ?
🙂
Grips:[b] ESI silicon[/b] all the way...if only they made bar tape!
you done it wrong.
wot u meen?
you removed the granny ring.
most people remove the largest chainring. - Keeping all the usefull low gears, only losing a gear or 2 that are only any use for a few moments of top speed on a tarmac descent.
but you can of course do what you want.
you removed the granny ring.most people remove the largest chainring. - Keeping all the usefull low gears, only losing a gear or 2 that are only any use for a few moments of top speed on a tarmac descent.
but you can of course do what you want.
Horses for courses innit. I removed my granny ring in 2006 and have never wanted another one! Not used smaller than 28t since. Not for everyone though.
5'8" here. I did use a 29er on some 24 solos, and I also had a 69er, but when 'I' raced them on tight circuits I fell right back.
I had a 69er once, then I got married.......
IGMC
^^^^^ Dirty boy.
Anyway, looks like I went a bit silly, 36/28 up front only 32 max out back.