http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Half bike problem (again) en Tue, 19 May 2026 00:32:16 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21499#post-374313 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 21:52:56 +0000 gembo 374313@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Meh<br /> Trendy<br /> Go for two front rings<br /> Is my tuppence </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21499#post-374309 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:50:31 +0000 Kim 374309@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have been looking at a 12-Speed Mechanical Single 1x Groupset, the idea of a 40t to 10-51t cassette has a certain appeal (apart from the price). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21499#post-374264 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:10:14 +0000 chdot 374264@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Interesting detail!</p> <p><img src="https://www.cyclechat.net/attachments/5818154030_cca20a8f29_b-jpg.211602/ "></p> <p><a href="https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/pearson-touché.78861/" rel="nofollow">https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/pearson-touché.78861/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21499#post-374263 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 02:20:25 +0000 Dave 374263@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My hardtail only has an 11t smallest cog but even so it gets absolutely savaged by chain wear (I can't go for a bigger chainring as I need the climbing gear at the other end) so for me at least, there's no way I'd go for a 10t or 9t cassette. YMMV</p> <p>I used to run a 53/34 with 11-32 on the recumbent before we had kids, but when I got back into it recently it was impossibly hard to climb and I fitted a Spa super compact. You can ride, for example, a 44/28 which gives a useable top end and climbing gear with a more traditional cassette.</p> <p>I have been thinking about an AXS upgrade on one of the ebikes just to test the water. They are both 1x 10 speed right now.</p> <p>Interesting post. My better half still rides on a steel CdF from 2009 or so and it's really solid. Meanwhile I tracked down an old Pearson Touche frame which I'm glacially rebuilding into my old fixed commuter! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21499#post-374259 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:37:09 +0000 wangi 374259@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ethirteen do 9-50 and 9-52 cassettes which work with both SRAM and Shimano 12 speed setups. Need an XD hub though. I'm using a SRAM GX Eagle AXS. And shop around, can easy pickup the cassette for half current price on ethirteen's website.</p> <p>I've been really pleased with wheelsets from justridingalong.com </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21499#post-374258 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:58:37 +0000 gembo 374258@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Nice frame </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21499#post-374257 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:41:27 +0000 Kim 374257@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@wangi Thanks, I couldn't remember how to put links in.<br /> Also for the advice :-)</p> <p>The 42T to 9-52T sounds great, which group set is that? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21499#post-374247 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:43:11 +0000 wangi 374247@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I spent a lot of time looking at that frame ahead of my Ti build up, but opportunistic sales dragged me toward the mtb end with a Titus Silk Road instead.</p> <p>Went for 1X mtb group set, but with a larger chain ring than you'd see for mtb use. So, ended up with 42T on the front, 9-52T on the back - good range and good speed on the road. But have seen been pulled into the mountain, so it's 36T now.</p> <p>I do like the Vittoria Terreno Dry 700x47 tyres I have on the "smaller" wheelset. I think they're just a little too big for the Croix de Fer, but the 40s will fit. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21499#post-374246 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:34:40 +0000 wangi 374246@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It'll be this link: <a href="https://kimharding.net/blog/half-bike-problem-again/" rel="nofollow">https://kimharding.net/blog/half-bike-problem-again/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21499#post-374239 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:15:39 +0000 fimm 374239@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That link does not work. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21499#post-374230 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 18:55:37 +0000 Kim 374230@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have a <a href="Half bike problem (again)">Half bike problem (again)</a> advice maybe taken... or not as the case maybe...Ti is real... </p>