Go from 26T to 24T or 22T
06-14-20, 12:03 PM
#1
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Go from 26T to 24T or 22T
At the end of a ride today my crank arm came off & the threads are damaged. It is a set of SRAM GXP 2x10 cranks bought used I put on a 2010 Niner Jet 9 9 years ago, they are pretty banged up so I'm just going to replace the entire crank set & bottom bracket. The current set has 26T & 39T w 175mm arms.
My options for a new set of SRAM GX1000 cranks with 175 mm arms are 24~38 or 22~36, not sure which to choose. While I'm looking forward to a bit easier gearing I hold my own on the trails I ride as is. Anything really steep trails I use my Santa Fe 5010 that is geared much lower than the Niner. Thinking the 24T option is the best, lower gearing without going to low. Assume a 2T reduction will make a good bit of difference. The only reason to consider the 22~36 option is I'm almost 63, I'll be riding this bike into my 70's. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
My options for a new set of SRAM GX1000 cranks with 175 mm arms are 24~38 or 22~36, not sure which to choose. While I'm looking forward to a bit easier gearing I hold my own on the trails I ride as is. Anything really steep trails I use my Santa Fe 5010 that is geared much lower than the Niner. Thinking the 24T option is the best, lower gearing without going to low. Assume a 2T reduction will make a good bit of difference. The only reason to consider the 22~36 option is I'm almost 63, I'll be riding this bike into my 70's. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
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06-14-20, 12:27 PM
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At the end of a ride today my crank arm came off & the threads are damaged. It is a set of SRAM GXP 2x10 cranks bought used I put on a 2010 Niner Jet 9 9 years ago, they are pretty banged up so I'm just going to replace the entire crank set & bottom bracket. The current set has 26T & 39T w 175mm arms.
My options for a new set of SRAM GX1000 cranks with 175 mm arms are 24~38 or 22~36, not sure which to choose. While I'm looking forward to a bit easier gearing I hold my own on the trails I ride as is. Anything really steep trails I use my Santa Fe 5010 that is geared much lower than the Niner. Thinking the 24T option is the best, lower gearing without going to low. Assume a 2T reduction will make a good bit of difference. The only reason to consider the 22~36 option is I'm almost 63, I'll be riding this bike into my 70's. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
My options for a new set of SRAM GX1000 cranks with 175 mm arms are 24~38 or 22~36, not sure which to choose. While I'm looking forward to a bit easier gearing I hold my own on the trails I ride as is. Anything really steep trails I use my Santa Fe 5010 that is geared much lower than the Niner. Thinking the 24T option is the best, lower gearing without going to low. Assume a 2T reduction will make a good bit of difference. The only reason to consider the 22~36 option is I'm almost 63, I'll be riding this bike into my 70's. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
You should have an idea of what you are expecting to climb with the bike, how strong you are, and what gear range you need.
I suggest you use a calculator like https://www.sheldonbrown.com/gears/ to help you decide which is the optimal gearing for you and the area you want to ride.
I prefer to err on the side of caution and have lower gearing available for when I need, even at the expense of top speed.
