[prj71]

I can't imagine riding that kind of gearing where I live. I've got some 2+mile climbs that vary in grade and gravel/mud condition. I'm riding with a 24 raceface n/w and an 11/42 in the rear. Seems just about perfect for year round fun.

I live in WI. Can't say I have any 2 mile climbs but a good amount of punchy short climbs

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[solarplex]

My issue with fatbikes is wear. 11 speed 10-42 sram cassettes are ****ing expensive and like a guy in my group, wore his out in a season. Nice $500 cassette, i guess there is the cheaper gx cassette but its hard to find right now.

10-42 sunrace 10 speed cassettes are cheap, xt 10-42 11 speed cassettes are cheap. $100 either from mec or crc for me as a canadian.

 

[jonshonda]

I live in WI. Can't say I have any 2 mile climbs but a good amount of punchy short climbs

Fellow Cheesehead!!

 

[LewisQC]

26NW with 11-36 cassette on my Blackborow. I'm running clownshoes/4.8 tire year round and have lot of climbing. I have a Wolftooth 40T in my bin part that I'll probably try this summer. On my carbon 29er I have a 28NW/11-36 combo.

 

[ColoradoMitt]

I've got parts on the way to go 1x11. New shifter (SRAM), XT 11-42 cassette, and an Absolute Black elliptical 28 up front. Front Range, CO requires some low gears, and I never find myself riding on the road, so figured simpler is better. Will see how I like it in the next week or so.

 

[hybris]

Riding 1 x 11 SRAM with a 28 up front and like the setup. Crank is e-thirteen and the smallest chainring they make is a 28, which I find a bit too high for some of our longer climbs. I dont have a problem running out of top end speed and would try a 26 or may be 24 on the front if the option was there.

 

[prj71]

Fellow Cheesehead!!

:thumbsup:

Tried my new 1x setup at Levis Mound this past weekend.

 

[jonshonda]

:thumbsup:

Tried my new 1x setup at Levis Mound this past weekend.

Levis snow Mound now!!

 

[prj71]

Levis snow Mound now!!

Yeah...no kidding. Cripes!!!

Sunny and dry last Sunday...

 

[Donkeeboy]

My issue with fatbikes is wear. 11 speed 10-42 sram cassettes are ****ing expensive and like a guy in my group, wore his out in a season. Nice $500 cassette, i guess there is the cheaper gx cassette but its hard to find right now.

10-42 sunrace 10 speed cassettes are cheap, xt 10-42 11 speed cassettes are cheap. $100 either from mec or crc for me as a canadian.

This ^^, too much use on the low end wears out the most fragile parts, so big $$ for repairs. The Sunrace is a nice product, my buddy's shop stocks them, maybe a little more weight, but also more durable and longer lasting. I'd go this way next time.

I use the Wolf 40t in back and a steel chainring up front, no need for NW, I have yet to lose a chain even when hitting jumps. I'd add a guard of sorts if the chain became a problem.

I miss my front derailleur not at all, mine is sitting in a box along with the 2 x RF Cinch spider. Anyone want it?

 

[volksbike]

I went 1x by putting a 30T NW chainring on the 104BCD outer ring of my Samox 2x crankset. I did remove the front derailleur, but left the granny ring (22 T) on. I can still manually move the chain over to the 22T if I need it. The only time I ever need it is deep snow, and man does it come in handy there!

Deep Snow = 22 teeth Granny!! --> I get it- We are speaking the same language!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

On my Pugs Ops I'm keeping the awesome range (and torque) of the Surly 36-22 OD 180mm Crankset for sure!

 

[volksbike]

Where do I sign up for a cheap XT 11-42 cassette ? I've bought a couple off NB in Ohio and the largest size they have is 11-36 10 Speed. You must be talking 11speed, and that would reguire a new chain, shifter and RD...etc...

And now there is a SRAM Eagle XX1, AKA the "ultimate slice of pie" 10-50 cogs - a Super Duper Gigantic (Gold Plated Apparently) TWELVE speed Cassette: SRAM Eagle XX1 Cassette in Gold - Mtbr.com Since it's gold plated, it looks like it would cost more than my bike!!!

 

[bme107]

Where do I sign up for a cheap XT 11-42 cassette ?

Sunrace makes 10spd in 11x42 for about $60.

 

[volksbike]

Sunrace makes 10spd in 11x42 for about $60.

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Sounds like I'm on it...Will try the 30T 1x11 with the 11-36 first and see if I really need the 11-42...Thanks!

 

[JesusJuice]

Sunrace makes 10spd in 11x42 for about $60.

Have one, not so impressed with the Sunrace cassette.

- Rusted like Barnacle Bill's treasure chest
- Runs as smooth as a rock tumbler
- Black finish has peeled off as fast as can be in any wear areas

I have XT 11 speed on my other bike and very much look forward to wearing this Sunrace cassette out so I can justify a drivetrain replacement.

 

[ktmben]

Riding 1 x 11 SRAM with a 28 up front and like the setup. Crank is e-thirteen and the smallest chainring they make is a 28, which I find a bit too high for some of our longer climbs. I dont have a problem running out of top end speed and would try a 26 or may be 24 on the front if the option was there.

Not sure which e-thirteen cranks you have but I installed a Raceface 24 tooth n/w 64 bcd on my wifes bike and it has e-thirteen cranks. Hers was a 2x10 originally. It's the same ring setup that came stock on my Blizzard.

 

[volksbike]

Narrow Wide SRAM/Shimano Compatibility??

With all the references to NW (Narrow Wide?) I'm trying to see if anyone has used the new SRAM GX 30T NW ring (94 BCD) and if they indeed require a SRAM chain instead of Shimano XT 10 Speed DynaSys Chain?? Back in the day SRAM components were compatible with Shimano and could easily be mixed and matched...:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
Here is a close-up shot of the back of the SRAM GX 30T NW cog with the words "SRAM CHAIN ONLY" again WTF and why ??? :madman: Meanwhile the XT DynaSys 10 speed Clutch RD I'm running only uses/likes Shimano Chains !! lol

Thanks in advance for any logical explanation of the movement towards proprietary brand specific compatibility... What happened to KISS ??

 

[solarplex]

With all the references to NW (Narrow Wide?) I'm trying to see if anyone has used the new SRAM GX 30T NW ring (94 BCD) and if they indeed require a SRAM chain instead of Shimano XT 10 Speed DynaSys Chain?? Back in the day SRAM components were compatible with Shimano and could easily be mixed and matched...:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
Here is a close-up shot of the back of the SRAM GX 30T NW cog with the words "SRAM CHAIN ONLY" again WTF and why ??? :madman: Meanwhile the XT DynaSys 10 speed Clutch RD I'm running only uses/likes Shimano Chains !! lol

Thanks in advance for any logical explanation of the movement towards proprietary brand specific compatibility... What happened to KISS ??

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Its bs. You can miss match sram and shimano all day aslong as its the right chain for the number of cogs out back.

 

[volksbike]

Finally Made the 1x Fat Bike switcheroo...Done!!

So I finally broke out the tools and with some effort, luck and even despite stupid mistakes, I was able to remove the 2x Crank (Note to self --> always remove the crank bolts before using the crank puller, otherwise it will strip the crank threads (twice) ask me how I know this...) also removed the Bottom Bracket, Front Derailleur, FD mount, cable, housing and shifter. Somehow the 100mm bottom bracket seemed like it weighed quite a bit...No grease was used in the GBM frame assembly process, so it required so force to remove the BB cups, remember righty tighty, lefty loosy EXCEPT on the drive side BB cup where it is reverse threaded (like the left pedal) so you actually turn it in the direction to tighten it when you want to remove it...nice! Thanks Jeff at the LBS for the timely information!! :thumbsup:

Anyway it's done, the bike runs great the XT Clutch RD holds the XT 10 spd chain on the SRAM 30T NW ring great and the bike absolutely rips!!! Field Tested with my dogs on a local ride at dusk...:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: I did find a couple sections where I gravitated to the 30-36 new granny gear and it was just enough to get 'er done...so far, SO GOOD!

I lost a few lbs on a bike that was pushing 40 pounds, with the 1x upgrade and RD rims, Northpaw hubs, and a Surly Pugs Ops (Moonlander) fork, my GBM has slimmed down to 34.5 lbs with a GoPro Hero and frame Pump included!! I rides like a different bike, no chain drops yet and plenty of low end for my local trails. Also I don't miss shifting the FD at all, a cleaner look and feel overall to the entire bike. 1x is like a singlespeed in front with 10 options for gears...lol!

Thanks for all the great insight from fellow Fat Bikers and encouragement to pull the trigger (Man Up was the 1st and my favorite response, thanks prj71 !!) and try this new 1x set up!!!

BTW - Happy Easter weekend to All...

Peace Out!

-Volksbike

---Some photoz of the finished product, chainline & Park tools which made the entire process doable using the correct tools...I had to drill out the rivet in the Alivio FD to avoid breaking the XT DynaSys Chain since it did not provide a screw...fun times for sure! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[yetirich]

I'm running a 32 front with an 11-36 SRAM cassette with a WT 42 added. It is just fine for the rides that I do here in CO. This is only my winter/snow bike. If the trails are dry I have a trail bike to ride. There are some things that I have to push up but if the snow is to deep that's what happens.

So far so good. All of this depends on where you live. I ended up ditching my 1x on my trail bike to go back to 2x10 for all day backcountry rides.