• Probably against the general thinking here but I have 42t 1x and what I really don't like it's how when I'm cruising at speed the chain it's about the smallest cog instead of running comfortably in the middle of the cassette. More chain wear, more friction, not a good place to spend many miles.

  • Probably against the general thinking here but I have 42t 1x and what I really don't like it's how when I'm cruising at speed the chain it's about the smallest cog instead of running.

    Two thing;

    Grinding your gears isn’t the best plan of mice and men.

    Chain length and derailleur choice are the biggest contributing factor.

  • I rarely grind and if I do is on the other end of the cassette.
    Just giving the OP a different angle on gearing anyways, everyone focus a bit too much on having super easy low gears but if you spend most time in certain gears makes sense to have them in a straight line.

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