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Thanks guys, bit of a weird length at 170 but as we know, these numbers are fake along with “q factor” and “maximum load limit”
Im trying to work out how to get a more than 1-1 gear ratio without using a dinner plate on the back, ideally no larger than 34t, the cranks are a tripple and 130 so I believe the smallest o can run on the front is 38?
Leaves me with 2x or 3x? Think you can just fit a 34 on the inner ring so really it’s 3x…
That’s pretty hesh right? 3x… 🥴.. seems pita?
I took a look at groupsets but honestly they all look the same? I’d like to use something with a clutch but not current gen, ideally ‘looks bad’, 8-9 speed, sram x5? Could acetone some alvio? Both should be fine with down tube shifters no?
People have been telling me for years sram front mechs suck (never had an issue with my rival one, also never rode the bike), is this right?
Any thoughts from the hive mind, ideally not “just buy 10speed deore 1x” or “you really don’t need that low of a gear on this sort of bike”