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[Closed] Would 30T be much easier than 32T???

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With recent rides in the Peaks, the Dyfi looming and my dislike to front mechs,
I'm wanting to stick with 1x9 but struggling on those bigger climbs,

Would switching to a 30T be of much use?

Money is tight so buying one chainring would be more favourable than having to buy a the long caged rear mech I'd need to make things a little easier.


 
Posted : 12/04/2014 8:27 pm
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you don't say what rear cassette you have if you have a 32t then its the same as going up to a 34t and if you have a 34 its the same basically the same as going up to a 36t

yes it will help but not loads


 
Posted : 12/04/2014 8:37 pm
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With recent rides in the Peaks, the Dyfi looming and my dislike to front mechs,
I'm wanting to stick with 1x9 but struggling on those bigger climbs,
Would switching to a 30T be of much use?

Keep repeating to yourself "loads of people ride the Dyfi on 34:16"
Then go and stand in a corner and think about what you've said. 😉


 
Posted : 12/04/2014 8:45 pm
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I went from 34 to 30 and it made a big difference


 
Posted : 12/04/2014 8:51 pm
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I believe I'm running 11-32t

Keep repeating to yourself "loads of people ride the Dyfi on 34:16"
Then go and stand in a corner and think about what you've said.

I'll freely admit I'm a big Jessie,
*Stands in corner[b]


 
Posted : 12/04/2014 8:51 pm
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Lets be fair though, I could be one of the many people who will be riding the comfort of 3x9 but I'm working to stick with 1x9. 🙂


 
Posted : 12/04/2014 8:56 pm
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£19 , grab yourself a 12-36 cassette

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-deore-hg61-9-speed-mtb-cassette/rp-prod31059


 
Posted : 12/04/2014 9:02 pm
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OP: it makes 1.5 gears difference so your new 2 on the back will feel like somewhere between your old 1 and your old 2. Need to lose 3-4 teeth off the front to make a whole gear difference at the back


 
Posted : 12/04/2014 9:07 pm