moorey
call me Mia
11-46 range is the down side. Tempted to go there for his backup wheels at times, but I know he loves the top end speed of a smaller cog.
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Asininedrivel
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Not big enough? I oscillate between a 32T and 30T on the front and with a 30T it'll grunt up anything. Does spin out though.
It sucks Shimano never made the XTR 11-40 cassette in a bigger range. It's basically indestructible and so nice to use but I think Shimano always intended it to be a 2x system so there was never a bigger version offered.
moorey
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At the time, wiggle I think. Can’t find another in XD now unfortunately.Where did you source the Sunrace cassette? I’ve been looking for a while and everyone is out of stock, currently running the Sunrace 11-46 just wouldn’t mind a little more top end and I like the 46, as me and hills do not get along
If you’re able to XD, 9-42 ZTTO is floating my boat….but you’d need to shrink front ring obviously. I have various sizes to play with.
moorey
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I’ve got an 11-40 XTR on the XC version of my Five with 32 up front. It’s got all the climbing range I need, just lacks top end. Nice cassette but.
The 9t changes the range from 380% to 466% when swapping 11-42 to 9-42. That’s no small top end gain.
Rusty_68
say no to ooogamaflap
I’m the one needing a new frame thanks. Can you impulse buy something 150mm, alloy, 450mm reach, non mullet then abandon the project? TIA
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I'll see what I can find. But lets be clear. I never abandon projects. I see them through and then instantly lose interest in them. Like I do with people and forums.
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I'll see what I can find. But lets be clear. I never abandon projects. I see them through and then instantly lose interest in them. Like I do with people and forums.
beeb
Dr. Beebenson, PhD HA, ST, Offset (hons)
I think you may be my spirit animal...
Asininedrivel
caviar connoisseur
Is that.... a knuckle duster linkage? Man the 90s were out there.
moorey
call me Mia
You had me at knuckle dragger....wait....
frenchman
Eats cheese. Sells crack.
Craigos, I think your projecting what worked for you onto Felix.
he from the sounds of it, rides harder and much faster than you or I ever did. And now you’re expecting your casserole of a drivetrain mix to last longer than a week. If it’s not working as per the manufacturer specs and installed correctly then that is grounds for warranty. If it’s all top end speed he’s chasing get him fitter and put/ keep a 34 on front.
Your hate for 12 speed I really don’t understand, it’s a proven on World Cup level racing across multiple disciplines as well as many happy punters (me included). I think you’ve probably spent more money and time with your experiments that just buying a 12 speed group set and being done with it.
If expense of parts is an issue put on a 12 speed deore until his riding improves to where he’s not constantly breaking shit. And with the money you’ve saved get him some lessons with pro, I believe you’re never too good to take on further advice.
It’s 2021 and bikes have honestly never been better.
Except Shimano brakes and the plastic master cylinders. FUCK YOU SHIMANO.
he from the sounds of it, rides harder and much faster than you or I ever did. And now you’re expecting your casserole of a drivetrain mix to last longer than a week. If it’s not working as per the manufacturer specs and installed correctly then that is grounds for warranty. If it’s all top end speed he’s chasing get him fitter and put/ keep a 34 on front.
Your hate for 12 speed I really don’t understand, it’s a proven on World Cup level racing across multiple disciplines as well as many happy punters (me included). I think you’ve probably spent more money and time with your experiments that just buying a 12 speed group set and being done with it.
If expense of parts is an issue put on a 12 speed deore until his riding improves to where he’s not constantly breaking shit. And with the money you’ve saved get him some lessons with pro, I believe you’re never too good to take on further advice.
It’s 2021 and bikes have honestly never been better.
Except Shimano brakes and the plastic master cylinders. FUCK YOU SHIMANO.
moorey
call me Mia
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Lucaw
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They are indeed, I just don’t think the shifter is the issue. More the tension on the cable and the additional bends in the routing. It’s a stunning frame. Felix loves it, rides it like he stole it, and I’ll work it out.
I’m the one needing a new frame thanks. Can you impulse buy something 150mm, alloy, 450mm reach, non mullet then abandon the project? TIA
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so full 29?
moorey
call me Mia
Au contraire.....It all lasts for ever, none of this is the drivetrain or the bikes fault, it's mine, and I know that.
He absolutely rides harder and faster than I ever have/could/will.....and based on a a sample size of 1, the shimano 11sp is about as reliable and bombproof as anything out there. Reliability is the number 1 concern with his enduro racing.
He's not breaking shit. He never has (aside from wheels). I said that earlier. He doesn't need the additional range of the 12sp, and I'm yet to be convinved it's more reliable. When I am, I'll look at it.
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