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Just curious what other people out there are riding on their trail/AM bikes.

I had a 30T and just swapped to a 28T but haven't ridden it yet. I find myself at least once per ride wishing I had one more easier gear but unless I'm on pavement going towards the trail, I've never wished I had higher gearing.
 
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Alias530 said:
Just curious what other people out there are riding on their trail/AM bikes.

I had a 30T and just swapped to a 28T but haven't ridden it yet. I find myself at least once per ride wishing I had one more easier gear but unless I'm on pavement going towards the trail, I've never wished I had higher gearing.
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Where did you get the 28T?
 
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28 tooth front, 42 tooth rear on 1x11 with a next SL crank. I'm often above 9000 feet and climbing steep stuff, so the 30 tooth is just a bit too much for me. It's the same ratio as a 24 front, 36 rear.
 
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I think wheel size should be mentioned, AM rides can easily be any of the 3 major sizes. Still in the air on 1x10, been trying to ride my 2x10 setup as a 1x with 33 front. I'm thinking 30 with 11-36 will be my choice for my 27.5 on my terrain, the front could easily change depending on where I go.
 
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Wheel size is relevant as well as where you ride and what type of riding.

I ride 27.5 in southern New England. Tech with lots of short climbs. I run 32 front 10-42 rear. Ratios are perfect for me. I can climb anything around here and only spin out on the road.


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30t, but that's mainly because I was using an ultegra cassette. A 32 would probably be a little better for me now.
 
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