Scott roy Posted April 8, 2021 Share Hi all. Ever since I rebuilt my bike with lighter components I’ve felt it just wants to go faster and faster. I’m currently running a 36t chainring with Sram xx1 10-50t cassette. I have a hard time on serious climbs so I want to go to a smaller chainring like a 34t but I am afraid of loosing out on my top speed. then on flats my 36t feels to small and I want a 38t chainring so I’m wondering should I go the 38t direction and maybe get out the saddle more on climbs or the 34t option and loose my top speed a bit? I’ve also thaught of going oval but I am not to sure about it’s benefits and loses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasilvarsa Posted April 8, 2021 Share You already have The Ultimate Drive Train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted April 8, 2021 Share if you have a hard time on climbs then go 34T, it's pointless peddaling like crazy on downhills to go +2/3km/h imo, you're going to lose a bit on something that doesn't make much of a difference, and gain on something that can make a massive difference. Or you get stronger and own that 36T slickjay007, eala, Wayne pudding Mol and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico van Loggerenberg Posted April 8, 2021 Share Hmmm, chainring too big for the climbs, too small for top speed... If only... someone invented a kind of chainring that had two different sizes.. maybe with a device to switch between them? RobertWhitehead, gtr1, Robbie Stewart and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted April 8, 2021 Share if you have a hard time on climbs then go 34T, it's pointless peddaling like crazy on downhills to go +2/3km/h imo, you're going to lose a bit on something that doesn't make much of a difference, and gain on something that can make a massive difference. Or you get stronger and own that 36T I second this 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott roy Posted April 8, 2021 Share if you have a hard time on climbs then go 34T, it's pointless peddaling like crazy on downhills to go +2/3km/h imo, you're going to lose a bit on something that doesn't make much of a difference, and gain on something that can make a massive difference. Or you get stronger and own that 36T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott roy Posted April 8, 2021 Share Thanks. That’s what I’ve been wondering if it’s better to climb faster and then go a bit slower on flats or downhills or climb even slower but blast flats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted April 8, 2021 Share Thanks. That’s what I’ve been wondering if it’s better to climb faster and then go a bit slower on flats or downhills or climb even slower but blast flatsWhere are you from? ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted April 8, 2021 Share 36T oval maybe? eala 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted April 8, 2021 Share Hmmm, chainring too big for the climbs, too small for top speed... If only... someone invented a kind of chainring that had two different sizes.. maybe with a device to switch between them?Where is the like button? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirmoun10goat Posted April 8, 2021 Share Thanks. That’s what I’ve been wondering if it’s better to climb faster and then go a bit slower on flats or downhills or climb even slower but blast flats The type of riding and terrain will dictate this Also, work on your cadence if you are spinning out - unless you are spinning at the max cadence humanly possibly (whatever this may be), you have room to improve An chainring/gearing is not all about top/bottom end - it affect the torgue and how yo lay the power own. A smaller chain ring wi lead to less torgue, which reduces the chances of making the back wheel slip on lose terrain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted April 8, 2021 Share 34/50? Your legs will be spinning like crazy. Call me old fashioned, but if you are struggling on the hills, you don't need easier gears, you need to train harder. slickjay007, RobertWhitehead and DieselnDust 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott roy Posted April 8, 2021 Share Where are you from?I’m from Pretoria. I ride out in zwavelspoort side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted April 8, 2021 Share Hmmm, chainring too big for the climbs, too small for top speed... If only... someone invented a kind of chainring that had two different sizes.. maybe with a device to switch between them?Hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott roy Posted April 8, 2021 Share Hmmm, chainring too big for the climbs, too small for top speed... If only... someone invented a kind of chainring that had two different sizes.. maybe with a device to switch between them?I have considered going back to 2x but my frame is 1x specific eala 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted April 8, 2021 Share I’m from Pretoria. I ride out in zwavelspoort sideI personally would ride a 34T in PTA. eala 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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