I am a 1X drivetrain convert
11-15-19, 09:41 PM
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Yeah, I can't deal with a left front brake. In England I naturally cut my teeth on the status quo, and have to swap my levers when purchasing assembled hydro brakes in non-uk spec.
11-15-19, 10:08 PM
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Yes. It's an interesting setup- it's really just interesting that it varies from region to region. Tradition is strong. So are consumer safety standards.
11-16-19, 04:29 AM
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1xN drivetrain have been my favorite since a long time before they became trendy. Have or had a 1x1, 1x3, 1x5, 1x7, 1x8, 1x9 and 1x10.
My N+1 bike will be a 1xN.
1xN set up is highly pragmatic.
My N+1 bike will be a 1xN.
1xN set up is highly pragmatic.
11-16-19, 04:51 AM
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Yea, I had to have my LBS swap my setup when it came in because by default, they would have installed it with the left/front configuration (Japan). I'm from the US, and every muscle in me would have been fighting the idea of using the left brake. It's just not a thing.
11-16-19, 10:23 PM
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Trimming is gradually going away, but it does require careful FD setup. By my count a FD has five adjustments to get right: upper limit, lower limit, height, yaw, and cable tension and they all have to be tweaked while you work through all the gears in the back. It's not rocket science, but with 1x it all goes away; I think the time it takes to setup 1x is maybe a third of 2x.
BTW, I like (and drive) manuals also. But I have no desire to drive a manual with 2-speed transfer case where you had to anticipate what range the transfer case should be in for the upcoming terrain and sometimes shift two things to be in the right gear.
- Mark
BTW, I like (and drive) manuals also. But I have no desire to drive a manual with 2-speed transfer case where you had to anticipate what range the transfer case should be in for the upcoming terrain and sometimes shift two things to be in the right gear.
- Mark
Driving a stick shift is always about anticipating upcoming terrain though and then using four limbs to simultaneously work five controls. Bikes are simple; no clutch, no rev matching, no heel-toe shifting and with ergo shifters you have a limb for every control. When you swap chainrings you move the RD about three positions in the opposite direction and carry on pedaling.
11-17-19, 10:24 AM
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Yes, a FD has five and a RD has four: U/L limit, B-limit and cable tension, so by my count that only makes one more adjustment on a FD, assuming your hangar doesn't get tweaked. If you're spending twice the time on the FD as the RD, something is wrong with your approach.
- Mark
11-17-19, 11:06 AM
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I am in the process of re-building a Ti classic of my wife's. All 9100 Dura-Ace and some boutique stuff in the super light area.
We decided yet another 1X for the house.
I can't decide if a 11-30 cassette or 12-28. I'm leaning 12-28 and then go 42, or 44T front.
We decided yet another 1X for the house.
I can't decide if a 11-30 cassette or 12-28. I'm leaning 12-28 and then go 42, or 44T front.
11-17-19, 05:35 PM
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11-17-19, 05:57 PM
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A 40X12-28 is a 90in-38in and that covers 95% of what we do now.
An 11-30 - I'd do 38X11-30 is 93in-34in low - and more weight.
RECON make some strange ratio options where it is a straight block except the last two big cogs. They are super light, but don't shift as well.
11-17-19, 06:36 PM
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I like the idea of the 42x12-28, too. Why build in gears that you won't use and bigger gaps than necessary, if you can avoid it? 
11-17-19, 06:57 PM
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We have a tandem. That goes fast. On singles there is braking on descents. She did that as a dominant racer. It didn't really matter as up hills made the difference. I am more fearful than I used to be, but I rarely exceed 30mph, so I see no point with that extra ring. And as mentioned above, there is more cross-over potential with two rings than one. The Wolf Tooth is offset. It will be straight line on the most used cog and moved 5 up or 5 down in the extreme positions. The new Dura-Ace chains are fantastic and 5 cogs is not significant. I'm still a bit torn over a RECON solid alloy billet vs a DA cassette. Do I want to give up a bit of quality and performance to have the very best - or not?
11-18-19, 02:21 PM
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I am the original owner of a 20+ yr. old classic Specialized Hard Rock MTB. It came with 3x7 (11-28) and I've kept it that way only because I never thought of any other config. In all the time I've owned it, I changed the FR only once going up a steep hill. And I'm typically riding in 3-7 and only very rarely use 1-2.
After reading this I may try out the 1x config and maybe 8+ on the cassette. Have to figure out the best ratios, tho.
Thx for given me something new to consider
After reading this I may try out the 1x config and maybe 8+ on the cassette. Have to figure out the best ratios, tho.
Thx for given me something new to consider
11-21-19, 04:49 PM
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Hilarious to read some of your comments.
People go 1x because they think shifting is too hard? LOL
People go 1x because they are right hand dominant? Riiiiiiiiiiight.
People who ride 1x must like automatic transmissions? Share your drugs! I'll have what ever you're smokin'. It's so funny how people are quick to judge why other people do things.
People go 1x because they think shifting is too hard? LOL
People go 1x because they are right hand dominant? Riiiiiiiiiiight.
People who ride 1x must like automatic transmissions? Share your drugs! I'll have what ever you're smokin'. It's so funny how people are quick to judge why other people do things.
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11-21-19, 05:42 PM
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I'm onboard, not so patiently waiting to get my new Specialized Roll out of lay-away. 1 x 9 on the right. My slick Elektra brass bell smartly on the left. Riding that rig is going to bring out the kid in me. Can't wait to hear the cards against the spokes!
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11-22-19, 06:30 PM
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Hilarious to read some of your comments.
People go 1x because they think shifting is too hard? LOL
People go 1x because they are right hand dominant? Riiiiiiiiiiight.
People who ride 1x must like automatic transmissions? Share your drugs! I'll have what ever you're smokin'. It's so funny how people are quick to judge why other people do things.
People go 1x because they think shifting is too hard? LOL
People go 1x because they are right hand dominant? Riiiiiiiiiiight.
People who ride 1x must like automatic transmissions? Share your drugs! I'll have what ever you're smokin'. It's so funny how people are quick to judge why other people do things.
#2 I'm not sure I understand if you are for or against. But IMO - shifting is too hard. Maybe like comparing vinyl to digital (DACs) Audio - but, yea, shifting is too hard.
If not, explain point #1 .
11-25-19, 05:13 PM
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11-26-19, 09:41 AM
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I'm just appreciating the irony of that post-- most of the anti-1X crowd eschew it because of "big jumps between gears," so "1X is so much easier" tickles me. Should be the tagline: 1X. It's harder and easier.
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11-27-19, 03:15 PM
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Im a lefty.
I havent once, before now, even thought about shifting the rear with my right hand as being bad/less than ideal. And now that Ive thought about it, I dont find it less than ideal.
I am left hand dominant, but that doesnt mean my right hand is a useless bundle of wild untrained nerves.
We all(well most all) type with both hands and I dont see shifting as any different- its hardly some difficult coordination.
If someone cant shift with their non-dominant hand, I would be concerned for their safety when riding- totally serious.
Right side shifter controlling the rear makes sense to me because that brake controls the rear. Left side controls the front shifter and front brake. Pretty simple concept. If the left controlled rear shifting and front brake- that would be odd.
Besides- as a lefty who has been forced to adapt to a righty's world(drinking fountains, scissors, can opener- I have grown used to these hardships. The struggle is real. ***
I havent once, before now, even thought about shifting the rear with my right hand as being bad/less than ideal. And now that Ive thought about it, I dont find it less than ideal.
I am left hand dominant, but that doesnt mean my right hand is a useless bundle of wild untrained nerves.
We all(well most all) type with both hands and I dont see shifting as any different- its hardly some difficult coordination.
If someone cant shift with their non-dominant hand, I would be concerned for their safety when riding- totally serious.
Right side shifter controlling the rear makes sense to me because that brake controls the rear. Left side controls the front shifter and front brake. Pretty simple concept. If the left controlled rear shifting and front brake- that would be odd.
Besides- as a lefty who has been forced to adapt to a righty's world(drinking fountains, scissors, can opener- I have grown used to these hardships. The struggle is real. ***
