[fat_billy offline]

element22, Not trying to make friends (didn't know this was a dating site) or enemies. LOL I'm just an old time Shimano guy. I guess I need to do a survey and see how "nice" the SRAMERS are vs the Shimano and make sure they aren't all Gen Xers vs old guys. Naah sounds like work so I'll skip it. SRAM is making some impact in the Shimano dominant market. Maybe Campy will come out with a MTB group thay will only shift if you're wearing wool shorts, who knows. I don't know and it's easy to see I haven't seen the football since the kick off. Later,

[element22]

Campy wayy back in the late 80ies early 90ies attempted to make a MTB group...It failed badly...

Suntour and Sunrace had better components than Campy back then for MTB....Today it's mostly a two horse race.

[fat_billy offline]

element22, I'd forgotten Suntour, You must be as old as me. I can fart dust, can you? LOL Later,

[mtbgreg1 offline]

I'm SRAM all the way! Killer components, super reliable. I like how bare-bones the SRAM derailleur designs are. Durable, and just (usually) keep on working. Haven't tried any of the new groups out yet, but I like the old X-9 way better than the X-7.

[trixxer offline]

I am an old timer, using Fat Billy's reasoning. I am a Shimano fan normally, but just bought my first bike using SRAM components and liking them so far. Still a fan of the rapidfire trigger system but getting used to the SRAM setup didn't take long, as it is pretty intuitive. I am interested in switching this bike to a 2x10 setup after this season so I will watch this discussion and others like it with great interest!

[kvnrbrts offline]

I agree with Goo and a few others...SRAM all the way. I have had a few Shimano components in the past and never liked them. Seems too pricey for the quality of the product...but then again its just my .02...

Oh and by the way this topic will most likely win this months contest...congrats joetutt for being the first to post it up. This topic is like gas on a fire in the mountain bike world.

[joetutt offline]

I agree with Goo and a few others...SRAM all the way. I have had a few Shimano components in the past and never liked them. Seems too pricey for the quality of the product...but then again its just my .02...

Oh and by the way this topic will most likely win this months contest...congrats joetutt for being the first to post it up. This topic is like gas on a fire in the mountain bike world.

With all the comments here and some from a few riding buds, I'm leaning towards trying SRAM. I guess I'll never really know until I try right. My decision now is to determine what ratios. Chili suggests 1x9, but I'm leaning towards 2x10...not sure!

Oh bye the way element22 gave me the idea to post the thread.

[element22]

well I personally find the 2X10 great for my trail bike. Low enough to climb and about as fast as I want to go on a flat when pedaling away. On both my gravity bikes it is 1x10 / 1x9 all the way..Chain retention and protection is paramount.

[joetutt offline]

well I personally find the 2X10 great for my trail bike. Low enough to climb and about as fast as I want to go on a flat when pedaling away. On both my gravity bikes it is 1x10 / 1x9 all the way..Chain retention and protection is paramount.

Hey element22! What gearing would you suggest if I go 2x10? I'm looking at x9, the have 26-39 and 28-42 and a whole bunch of rear options.

[element22]

Hi Joe..

I run the 26/39 and the 11-36 at back, medium cage rear derailleur...Perfect for most everyone. for the 1x9 or 1x10 I run 36T up front and 11-25 rear ((DH set up)) with a short cage rear derailleur... Photos on todays article on the main page.

[joetutt offline]

Hi Joe..

I run the 26/39 and the 11-36 at back, medium cage rear derailleur...Perfect for most everyone. for the 1x9 or 1x10 I run 36T up front and 11-25 rear ((DH set up)) with a short cage rear derailleur... Photos on todays article on the main page.

Thanks for the all the help!

[mtbgreg1 offline]

I agree with Goo and a few others...SRAM all the way. I have had a few Shimano components in the past and never liked them. Seems too pricey for the quality of the product...but then again its just my .02...

Oh and by the way this topic will most likely win this months contest...congrats joetutt for being the first to post it up. This topic is like gas on a fire in the mountain bike world.

With all the comments here and some from a few riding buds, I'm leaning towards trying SRAM. I guess I'll never really know until I try right. My decision now is to determine what ratios. Chili suggests 1x9, but I'm leaning towards 2x10...not sure!

Oh bye the way element22 gave me the idea to post the thread.

I've ridden several different rigs set up 1x9, and you could probably get away with it in Florida no problem. I like the simplicity of it, and having a bash guard and chain retention is awesome! If you're in good shape, you could probably handle it up here in North Georgia too. Now if you were out west and riding AM/trail, I'd personally want more gears than that!

[element22]

Actually Greg

A 2x10 works pretty good for hills on a 26" bike. A 29er I may see and issue if your not physically fit. But the spread of gears and the 36T rear coge is pretty close to a granny up front...I think your loosing inches per stroke...Not that great of a deal....The big thing I really love about the 2x systems is when you do drop it into the lower chain ring your not up shifting the rear a whole bunch to make up the cadence difference.

[mtbgreg1 offline]

Actually Greg

A 2x10 works pretty good for hills on a 26" bike. A 29er I may see and issue if your not physically fit. But the spread of gears and the 36T rear coge is pretty close to a granny up front...I think your loosing inches per stroke...Not that great of a deal....The big thing I really love about the 2x systems is when you do drop it into the lower chain ring your not up shifting the rear a whole bunch to make up the cadence difference.

Oh I know that 2x10 would be great, I was just saying that if he really wanted to go 1x9 he could probably get away with it easily here in the Southeast, and especially in Florida.

[joetutt offline]

How about bottom bracket? BB30 or GXP? Which is better?