20spd
20spd
I've always used either a single chain ring (with single sprocket) or a triple (with a load of sprockets) on MTBs. Looking at getting a new MTB....but it only comes in 2x10. Any thoughts on how much of a compromise this is - have you used a double on an MTB...how did you get on with it? Do you find that you are faffing around having to change the front all the time rather than making quicker changes to the rear?
Re: 20spd
My first MTB was 21 speed (3x7) and rode it with no problems.
So 20 speed isn't that much different.
Biggest difference must be like 50/34 compacts where, when changing from large ring to small, makes a very big jump in gearing.
So 20 speed isn't that much different.
Biggest difference must be like 50/34 compacts where, when changing from large ring to small, makes a very big jump in gearing.
You'll never know if you don't try it.
Re: 20spd
thanks for the feed back.
Yeah, I'm not worried about the range - it's whether I'll be continually changing between big and little ring, rather than keeping it on the middle like I do now!
Yeah, I'm not worried about the range - it's whether I'll be continually changing between big and little ring, rather than keeping it on the middle like I do now!
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Re: 20spd
hi.i run a 24/36 crank and i stay on the 36 nearly all the time,like you would on a middle ring.i only change to the 24 when the going gets really steep!
Re: 20spd
You could look at the gears you most commonly use on your triple and then the usable gears on the mountain bike and work out whether you'd have to be changing regularly in normal riding. With wide range cassettes It probably isn't the issue it was with fewer sprockets and close ratios.
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Since I first posted this a mate has flogged me a second hand frame at a killer price so I've just moved everything over from the old bike and am still with 3*9.
but thanks for all the info everyone......one day I'll have a new MTB move kicking and screaming into the world of 2*10, big wheels and disc brakes.
but thanks for all the info everyone......one day I'll have a new MTB move kicking and screaming into the world of 2*10, big wheels and disc brakes.