SLX RD with a 40t Chainring and 11-46t cassette?
03-22-20, 10:38 PM
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SLX RD with a 40t Chainring and 11-46t cassette?
I am planning to build a Flat bar gravel bike.As what I titled this thread,is it possible to use a SLX RD and a 40t chainring paired with a 11-46t cassette?What stuff do I need to add?Do I need a Goatlink for this?Or a lower number cassette?Thanks for the advice guys.(sorry if i have a bad grammar)
03-23-20, 04:44 AM
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I am planning to build a Flat bar gravel bike.As what I titled this thread,is it possible to use a SLX RD and a 40t chainring paired with a 11-46t cassette?What stuff do I need to add?Do I need a Goatlink for this?Or a lower number cassette?Thanks for the advice guys.(sorry if i have a bad grammar)
Check out the SRAM nx too btw. You can get the crankset, chain, rear derailleur, shifter, and an 11-50 cassette for $375. Just add a BB. Its a screaming deal.
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I am planning to build a Flat bar gravel bike.As what I titled this thread,is it possible to use a SLX RD and a 40t chainring paired with a 11-46t cassette?What stuff do I need to add?Do I need a Goatlink for this?Or a lower number cassette?Thanks for the advice guys.(sorry if i have a bad grammar)
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I am planning to build a Flat bar gravel bike.As what I titled this thread,is it possible to use a SLX RD and a 40t chainring paired with a 11-46t cassette?What stuff do I need to add?Do I need a Goatlink for this?Or a lower number cassette?Thanks for the advice guys.(sorry if i have a bad grammar)
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I use an SLX on mine. It's 11-42 and works pretty well. I don't think it could handle a 46 though.
I use microshift bar end shifters that have mountain ratio pull. It's pretty good but leaves me wanting more occasionally but only just barely.
I really think to hit the sweet spot for 1x on a gravel bike you need a 10 tooth cog.
38X10-42 would be ideal. Go with whatever product can achieve this.
I use microshift bar end shifters that have mountain ratio pull. It's pretty good but leaves me wanting more occasionally but only just barely.
I really think to hit the sweet spot for 1x on a gravel bike you need a 10 tooth cog.
38X10-42 would be ideal. Go with whatever product can achieve this.
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I use an SLX on mine. It's 11-42 and works pretty well. I don't think it could handle a 46 though.
I use microshift bar end shifters that have mountain ratio pull. It's pretty good but leaves me wanting more occasionally but only just barely.
I really think to hit the sweet spot for 1x on a gravel bike you need a 10 tooth cog.
38X10-42 would be ideal. Go with whatever product can achieve this.
I use microshift bar end shifters that have mountain ratio pull. It's pretty good but leaves me wanting more occasionally but only just barely.
I really think to hit the sweet spot for 1x on a gravel bike you need a 10 tooth cog.
38X10-42 would be ideal. Go with whatever product can achieve this.
