[kjsayers]

I have been running a 1x9 with a 32T chainring for about a year now. I am think of going to atleast a 34 and possiably a 36. What will the pros and cons be? I really don't need more top end if anything I need lower gears to let me make some climbs easier.

 

[Eville140]

I think your going the wrong direction.

 

[mtnbiker72]

Pros: Lower gear

Cons: minimal (34t) to a bit more (12-36t 9 speed Shimano cassette) weight gain

 

[Evo.]

Yea, going to 34 or 36 will make the climbs harder. Maybe you should consider going 2x9.

 

[Endothermic Cavewalker]

I've been riding a 1x9 set up with a 34T chain ring with a 11-34T cassette. Only time I felt like tossing on a 36T cassette is when I happen to get on a long bike path or fire road. For trail riding, my set up is perfect! For me anyways...
It won't hurt to try it out, so toss on a 34T ring. I don't think you would need a 12-36T cassette as someone already mentioned unless your riding a 29er, but if you have 11-32T, change it!

 

[Endothermic Cavewalker]

I've been riding 1x9 for 2 years now with 34T chain ring and 11-34T cassette. I have the same climbing gears (at least the ones I would use) on a 22T ring with the same cassette. I climb just as good, if not even better on a 1x9. I also don't have many long steep climbs here in Ontario.

Yea, going to 34 or 36 will make the climbs harder. Maybe you should consider going 2x9.

 

[shiggy]

I have been running a 1x9 with a 32T chainring for about a year now. I am think of going to atleast a 34 and possiably a 36. What will the pros and cons be? I really don't need more top end if anything I need lower gears to let me make some climbs easier.

It is unclear if you want to change the chainring or the cassette.

 

[GbrNole]

It is unclear if you want to change the chainring or the cassette.

this but i am assuming he means the cassette. with that said a change to a 34t cassette is very helpful on a 1x9 with a 32 front ring. when not in the 32x34 the next gear down, 32x30 makes life a little more steady compared to the similar 32x28 when using an 11x32 cassette.

 

[kjsayers]

Oops...I gues I did write that back assward. Thanks guys. I got the hint. Cassette.