Hello everyone, I'm new here and have a question about drive train set up. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
I ride a 2008 Trek Fuel that has been converted to a 1x9 drive train (got the bike used with the conversion already done). Currently the cassette is a shimano 11-36 and the chainring is a RaceFace 30T, and the cranks are Shimano SLX.
I would like to make climbing a little easier, and would like any feedback on the different options available. I know I could suck it up and train/ride harder and all that, but an easier gear ratio would be nice.
Options I'm thinking of:
- Swap out the crankset for something like the Race Face cinch system that could accept a 28T or 26T direct mount ring?
- Modify the cassette with something like the Wolftooth 40T or 42T cog?
Other ideas/thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
-UnklePatio
I ride a 2008 Trek Fuel that has been converted to a 1x9 drive train (got the bike used with the conversion already done). Currently the cassette is a shimano 11-36 and the chainring is a RaceFace 30T, and the cranks are Shimano SLX.
I would like to make climbing a little easier, and would like any feedback on the different options available. I know I could suck it up and train/ride harder and all that, but an easier gear ratio would be nice.
Options I'm thinking of:
- Swap out the crankset for something like the Race Face cinch system that could accept a 28T or 26T direct mount ring?
- Modify the cassette with something like the Wolftooth 40T or 42T cog?
Other ideas/thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
-UnklePatio