1x10 Set Up

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flag rbreish
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Posted: May 10, 2012 at 23:28 Quote
I'm going with a 2012 trek remedy 9 and the cassette is a 10 sp 11-36 and I was thinking a 32 on the front. Where I live it's pretty hilly. Do u think I should play it safe with a 2x10 first? It comes as a 3x10
flag Doba
Posted: May 12, 2012 at 0:34 Quote
Don't waste your money on playing it safe. Do it and get stronger in the process.
flag continuity
Posted: May 14, 2012 at 3:56 Quote
ryanreishripper wrote:
I'm going with a 2012 trek remedy 9 and the cassette is a 10 sp 11-36 and I was thinking a 32 on the front. Where I live it's pretty hilly. Do u think I should play it safe with a 2x10 first? It comes as a 3x10

32 and 11-36 is almost too easy. and I live in wales.
flag wirenut013
Posted: Dec 6, 2012 at 11:17 Quote
Rattsl wrote:
1x10 really isn't all too difficult. It depends on where you live and what your terrain is like. I run a 32t front ring, and an 11-36 cassette with a short cage derailleur. It's fine for where I live, I don't feel the need for more gears, the only thing is that I am limited. However, it's a cleaner set up and quieter. Running a shorter chain also allows for a cleaner and crisper shift. Just depends on the whole setup though.

I see this is a rather dead thread, but about how much vertical climbing do you do on an average ride? After failing at the xx1 pursuit I am back at trying to figure out a 1x10 setup to avoid a 2x10. I am thinking the 32t chainring with an 11-36 cassette I've pedaled out of the 32t-11t ratio less than a handful of times. I got a 34t ring laying around also incase I actually get in shape and/or an enduro race.
flag ChadLando
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Posted: Jan 30, 2013 at 22:03 Quote
32t chainring with a 11-36t cassette? Really? I currently have my remedy setup 2X10 with 36t and 24t chainrings in front and a 11-36t cassette. There is some very steep technical climbs on my home trails and It's very rare that I ever shift down into my 24t in front. Maybe 2 or 3 times all season. Next season I will be converting to a 1X10 with 36t in front and 11-36t in the rear. Over the course of the season I have found myself pedaling out of the 36t-11t ration far more than wanting to shift down out of the 36t-36t combo. I could never go lower than a 36t chainring up front, unless I had the new Sram 10-42t cassette.....$$$$....yeah I will hold off.
flag juslucky23
Posted: Feb 21, 2013 at 22:12 Quote
hey guys. I'am going to make the change from a 2x10 to a 1x10. i live in northern california( bay area), so plenty mix of climb and decend all mountain terrian. i was thinking the 34 ring up front and 11-36 rear. i was wondering if you guys have any suggestions or anyone willing to share their setup that's from the area.
flag dragonaut
Posted: Feb 22, 2013 at 5:08 Quote
Here are my two cents. I did the conversion couple days back. Got a Dartmoor Stinger 36t, with a 11-36 cassette. It's on a hard tail, and I'll be running only a chain keeper, no full bash. It's pretty straight forward. Pull off the crank, remove all the chainrings, install the new one on the innerside of the tab. You might need new bolts if you got a thinner ring, mine is 5mm and the tabs were 3.5 mm so I used the old ones. I didnt use the existing ramped chainrings sinve I'll be running it without a guide for a few weeks. The cranks in question are deore octalink. Smile hope this helped.
flag JohnBozi
Posted: Mar 8, 2013 at 21:37 Quote

32t 1 x 10 3 granny gears rub, most granny rubs the most but so far I can ride it like this.

Looks hot and as I believe 1x8 is actually enough so will ride longer and look at getting rid of the big 2 grannies that rub the most. the bike is noticably lighter and gear changing on one side is much more clear in my mind.

If I could turn back time I would have bought a 28t widgit to get closer to the centre of the cassete. anyway its lined up for riding more on flats.
flag rbreish
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Posted: Mar 11, 2013 at 19:12 Quote
how would a bike with a 36t chain ring and a cassette with the largest gear having 36t be to pedal up? ik its a 1:1 ratio but idk how thats significant haha
flag dragonaut
Posted: Mar 12, 2013 at 0:12 Quote
ryanreishripper wrote:
how would a bike with a 36t chain ring and a cassette with the largest gear having 36t be to pedal up? ik its a 1:1 ratio but idk how thats significant haha

Works like a charm for me. I rarely go to.the last sprocket. It is harder but it's not undoable.
flag iffy
Posted: Mar 12, 2013 at 3:03 Quote
36/36 is OK for pretty steep climbs but it does take some work! if you are fit/strong it will make you fitter/stronger!
flag dragonaut
Posted: Mar 12, 2013 at 3:26 Quote
Come to think of it, I sometime miss a bit more ratio on the flat with 36. With 32 I'd miss a hell lot more.

Then again, I commute on 3+ ratio and have a lot of climbs on my way back from work. Smile
flag rbreish
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Posted: Mar 12, 2013 at 16:52 Quote
alright thanks guy!
flag tupa-ceruzka
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Posted: Mar 17, 2013 at 12:34 Quote
I have converted to 1x9 a year ago and I wrote a short article about it today http://unluckypete.com/2013/03/why-single-chainring-is-enough-for-trail-and-enduro-riding/
flag Mattyboy1989
Posted: Mar 23, 2013 at 7:11 Quote
I have a36/24 - 12/36 2 x 10 setup right now and I'm looking at goin 1x10. Would a 34 - 12/36 pose any problems. I live in kamloops. It's pretty hilly

 


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