mtbiker87
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Yup, the Muk is still alive and well. Much loved and often ridden, at least pre collarbone. Currently sporting a Microshift wide range 9spd set up that works great for this application.
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SuperX for Gravel GravelX !
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Needs moar cable doe.
required a quart of oil today to lubricate the loop.
Was glad I had the 2x today for some easy spins up Pottersville rd
Pearl
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What is the gearing?
My 46-51 is pretty close to 42-46.
bigW
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Maybe just keep the 2x up front?
serviceguy
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Do you have to reboot often after the frequent updates?
Yes.
Also the most economical
Otherwise I'd just buy Ryan's cx bike.
He should sell the wheels separately!
serviceguy
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Doesn't that mean the chain is too long? Just remove the link (2x that is). No?
Pearl
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Just for math purposes and the knowledge of this thread
33/36 easy gear is exactly the same as 42/46
you can get the same range with 1x, just with bigger jumps between the gears. the jumps are noticeable but something I have been able to deal with.
the perk of the 2x is the closer gears and are no doubt beneficial if you need to find that perfect gear. The expense of more components (more money) to make them do it.
I wanted to try 2x AXS but it just never worked out...
You could probably sell that whole shibang and get the microshift sword groupset, new
I think that will work. I'm scared. Added 8 teeth to cog, so 4 links longer, which is what I have now....
Just for math purposes and the knowledge of this thread
33/36 easy gear is exactly the same as 42/46
you can get the same range with 1x, just with bigger jumps between the gears. the jumps are noticeable but something I have been able to deal with.
the perk of the 2x is the closer gears and are no doubt beneficial if you need to find that perfect gear. The expense of more components (more money) to make them do it.
I wanted to try 2x AXS but it just never worked out...
You could probably sell that whole shibang and get the microshift sword groupset, new
I'll.sell you the etap 11sp off the super six...
Or even there whole bike!
Should have bought from Vic for 1/2 the price
Dean S
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For gravelly rides I really like 48 & 34 chainrings or 46 & 30 used w/ cassettes w/ a 32 big cog and road derailleurs. I don't think of this set up as 2x but more like a '1x plus granny'.
The big rings run very smooth across the entire cassette (big big runs great) and I only need to get in the small chainring for the steepest hills. At the tops of hills as I'm accelerating I shift into the big ring, never touching the top 5 or so cogs in the small ring. Works great for my fitness and terrain.
mtbiker87
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Unfortunately I do. It's especially irritating when the update happens right before a long climb, and without the option to ignore.
xc62701
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I know a good deal when I see it 😎Should have bought from Vic for 1/2 the price