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07-17-22, 03:01 PM
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...one of the great tragedies in the history of this forum, was the banning of CarlJohnson . I like to think that we have learned from this horrible episode.
Sadly, bf doesn't seem to ban people simply for being foolish and wasting bandwidth. To get banned, you have to use a naughty word of the sort that we all hear on tv each day, or tell those time-wasters exactly where they should insert their seatposts.
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07-17-22, 03:08 PM
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Or? The same guy?
Oh, now I think there are 3 in 1!
...one of the great tragedies in the history of this forum, was the banning of CarlJohnson . I like to think that we have learned from this horrible episode.
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07-17-22, 03:13 PM
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07-17-22, 03:19 PM
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07-17-22, 03:20 PM
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Lots of you are making a joke out of this, but I'm wondering the same thing. Case in point: I have a 2019 Specialized Diverge with a 2x drive train which is perfect for the rides I do. The current Diverge lineup is all 1x for 105 and up groupsets, so I couldn't replace what I have with the current offerings from Specialized. The big issue for me would be that I like the 48-11 high gear, but the 1x offerings have smaller chainrings. I also like the closer spacing of the gears in the casette. It's not a problem for me. I'm happy with the bike I have. But it would be a problem if I wanted to replace my current Diverge.
There may be bikes from other companies that would be better suited for me. I haven't checked because I'm not looking for another bike. But like the OP, I'm thinking I'd rather have my 2x than follow the current 1x trend.
There may be bikes from other companies that would be better suited for me. I haven't checked because I'm not looking for another bike. But like the OP, I'm thinking I'd rather have my 2x than follow the current 1x trend.
I could easily get the high gear with an 11t sprocket with a double, but the 10t allows a smaller big ring in front and therefore also a smaller small ring - giving lower gears. I also have a couple 2X10 and a 3X 9 speed all of which perform perfectly with excellent, smooth shifting range.
I can totally understand the attractiveness of 1X to certain riders, especially MTB riders who don't need a very high gear and shift a lot. But anyone who thinks 2X or even modern 3X front shifting is not smooth and reliable for a utility, road or gravel bike is just wrong.
But I build up my bikes from the frame so haven't had to deal with off the shelf as-built options for many years. Whenever I'm tempted, I always end up figuring the cost of replacing the parts that aren't satisfactory - at the minimum wheels, saddle, fit parts, and often the whole drive train.
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07-17-22, 03:27 PM
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07-17-22, 03:33 PM
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It takes less brain cells to operate 1x drivetrain.
If you wish to make people think you're smart. Use 1x drivetrain.
Because riders who 2x or 3x may look like they're compensating for brain cells
If you wish to make people think you're smart. Use 1x drivetrain.
Because riders who 2x or 3x may look like they're compensating for brain cells
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I ride a single speed. It only has 1 chainring. And 10 fewer sprockets than an 11 speed... or 9 fewer if I flip the flop....
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07-17-22, 03:44 PM
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hello people and hello to people of the corn: I think that large rear cluster is going to ware the chain out faster due to the angle it has to be in to get that gear. I found my smoothest riding gear when the front sprocket is in line with the rear like a one-speed bike.
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For people who like to ride fast and drop their buddies on a no-drop ride, that means lining up your front sprocket closer to the 11t cog on the cassette.
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