Originally Posted by
John E
I prefer 3X for mountain bikes and 2 or 3X for road bikes.
Do you prefer the 3x for actual MTB riding, or do you just prefer the 3x on an MTB that you use for commuting/touring/around town riding?
I dont know if I remember anyone saying to me 'I miss my 3x' when riding singletrack. With 1x the smaller ring hits ground crap less frequently and you dont have to dump the FD when you come around a turn and are met with a steep climb. I am not strong enough to need even higher gear inches than a modern 1x MTB drivetrain offers, and you can still climb like a goat due to the wide range.