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Forum: Mountain Biking

03-02-21, 12:24 PM

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1x versus 2x for old 26" MTB build

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Posted By FastJake

Ah, the classic, "that's not how I use MY bike,...

Ah, the classic, "that's not how I use MY bike, so it's wrong." I live in the US and also greatly prefer to start rides from my front door when it's feasible. Please get out of my thread with your...

Forum: Mountain Biking

02-27-21, 08:13 PM

Replies: 76

1x versus 2x for old 26" MTB build

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Posted By FastJake

Thanks! This is what I was curious about. I need...

Thanks! This is what I was curious about. I need to do more reading on that Microshift group and compare everything to my old 2x8 stuff.

Forum: Mountain Biking

02-13-21, 07:49 PM

Replies: 76

1x versus 2x for old 26" MTB build

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Posted By FastJake

Hmm, more support for Microshift. How does it...

Hmm, more support for Microshift. How does it compare to, say, SRAM? I rode a brand new bike with NX 1x11 and was predictably disappointed with it. Typical SRAM higher effort and less precision than...

Forum: Mountain Biking

02-12-21, 10:43 PM

Replies: 76

1x versus 2x for old 26" MTB build

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Posted By FastJake

To be a bit more specific I'm mostly trying to...

To be a bit more specific I'm mostly trying to pin down weight differences between 1x and 2x. I've ridden 1x on several different bikes and know I would be satisfied with it from a riding perspective.

Forum: Mountain Biking

02-12-21, 03:57 PM

Replies: 76

1x versus 2x for old 26" MTB build

Views: 7,526

Posted By FastJake

I've avoided Microshift as it always seemed like...

I've avoided Microshift as it always seemed like cheap knockoff stuff, but it's been years since I've built up a MTB. Sounds like this is worth considering. It certainly checks all the boxes.

Forum: Mountain Biking

02-12-21, 02:44 PM

Replies: 76

1x versus 2x for old 26" MTB build

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Posted By FastJake

I'm not opposed to spending some money. Let's say...

I'm not opposed to spending some money. Let's say new Deore or used XT as a price point. I was thinking 1x10 but an 11 speed Shimano MTB cassette will also fit on a traditional 8/9/10 speed Shimano...

Forum: Mountain Biking

02-12-21, 10:05 AM

Replies: 76

1x versus 2x for old 26" MTB build

Views: 7,526

Posted By FastJake

1x versus 2x for old 26" MTB build

I'm getting ready to assemble another MTB and thinking about trying something different this time. My other MTB (which might get drop bars...) is pretty traditional with Shimano trigger shifters,...

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