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vpCogworks in reply to @tom-g

3x1? I mean it sure is different, but how is this better than a hub gear (sliding dropouts too for easy chain tensioning) or a standard 1x setup?

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tom-g in reply to @vpCogworks

I guess less thought about changing gear and more simplicity, but still a bit of range compared to ss. In terms of cost, with the Paul tensioner it's probably way more expensive than a 1x.

I would quite like to do it one day if I had a triple lying around. I liked my ss mtb but the problem was, riding on tarmac to the trails was incredibly spinny.

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vpCogworks in reply to @tom-g

In terms of cost

Just checked the Flickr page, Blue Lug, now it all makes sense haha.
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draughts in reply to @tom-g

I thought about doing this too, as at first glance it looks like a cheap way to get a wide gear range. But most decent chain tensioners seem to be more expensive than a good rear mech.

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