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I had a Giant XTC 1 29er (3x10) which I enjoyed very much, but unfortunately I had to sell it. Back then I never learned anything about gear theory. I just got on the bike and rode it. I always had the front ring set to #3 and I'd adjust the cassette to my liking, usually around the last 3 steepest gears for flats / descents. And for steep climbs I'd adjust the cassette to one of the easiest gears.
Questions
-- Was this a bad way to use the gears?
-- Does that mean I never used the granny gear because I never used ring #1?
-- Does this mean I was using the gears as a 1x10?
One more question
On the XTC it was 24/32/42. Do the lower numbers represent the taller / steeper gears?
Thanks.
Questions
-- Was this a bad way to use the gears?
-- Does that mean I never used the granny gear because I never used ring #1?
-- Does this mean I was using the gears as a 1x10?
One more question
On the XTC it was 24/32/42. Do the lower numbers represent the taller / steeper gears?
Thanks.