One bit to consider, instead of "out of shape people", that would make more sense to be replaced with "middle of the bell curve w/kg riders". I would bet $ that you are ~2 standard deviations above the middle of that curve.On my XC bike I run a 34t with 29" wheels. I very occassionally use the 10t. Yesterday there were two short sections I did but was far from winding it out. Even with their greater power I'd be surprised if WCers can use a 36x10 on course and I'm sure a 38x10 is useless. Remember back in the day when there were several different tooth options for cassettes? How come if you want to run a modern drivetrain you are forced to buy gearing designed for out of shape people? I just have an aversion to unsprung weight and long derailleur cages so this rubs me the wrong way.
What's right with the industry is last time I checked 11spd XX1 parts were still being produced so it's not the end of the world yet.
Trying to buy a dress shirt today in Texas is futile. Sizes smaller than L do not exist and I’m either S or M. Plenty of sizes for fat people tho.One bit to consider, instead of "out of shape people", that would make more sense to be replaced with "middle of the bell curve w/kg riders". I would bet $ that you are ~2 standard deviations above the middle of that curve.How does your cycling power output compare?
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Ha ha, that is true, but the point still stands that modern wide range drivetrains are made for the middle of the bell curve, not the bottom. The people that don't need the full range are probably much closer to 1%ers on the climbing spectrum than they realize.Trying to buy a dress shirt today in Texas is futile. Sizes smaller than L do not exist and I’m either S or M. Plenty of sizes for fat people tho.
The curve is shifting.
what do you expect? shopping in Texas, everything is bigger esp the buffets.Trying to buy a dress shirt today in Texas is futile. Sizes smaller than L do not exist and I’m either S or M. Plenty of sizes for fat people tho.
The curve is shifting.
Totally. Do you remember when Schnell and Hills showed up to races testing XX1? We all (the people who were climbing the transfer sections at the same speed as these two guys who've both won pro XC races in the past) discussed gearing on the climbs and Sram went to market with that. The 2014 Nomad came with a 34t chainring and I think all the other first year bikes did too. When all the customers for the next two years came in to buy smaller chainrings Sram realised pros aren't the ones to listen to about gearing and added a 50t. Too bad for all the current pros that have to carry it around. Miss seeing you at the races!Ha ha, that is true, but the point still stands that modern wide range drivetrains are made for the middle of the bell curve, not the bottom. The people that don't need the full range are probably much closer to 1%ers on the climbing spectrum than they realize.
You're doing it right. Of course you probably have a 50t out back, which makes you an out-of-shape middle-of-the-bellcurve dad-bod, but at least you have a Ross Schnell size chainring.wait. i'm confused. am i good or bad for running a 34t on my 2020 nomad?
The correct damplifier makes up for any gearing mishaps.wait. i'm confused. am i good or bad for running a 34t on my 2020 nomad?
Wait really? They list parts for the drop upper crown in various offsets, but I haven't tried to actually order one.Remember how lots of WC DHers were running aftermarket crowns because the Fox 49 was only available with a long offset? So Fox made a point of telling us that the new version of the fork would have 4 different offset crowns available. Turns out they only make those other offsets in their flat upper crown, not in their drop crown that most large and XL bikes need*. Of course the only way to find that out is after you buy the fork when you call to order the 44mm crowns. So if you're tallish or want your handlebar highish you're stuck with the 51mm offset. What are they thinking?
*To be clear, the drop crown isn't some massive drop that is only used on weird fits. It drops like 1cm and is the stock crown on my large Gambler.
Kill it before it breeds.
I'll call and ask again. It was a couple weeks ago that I got that bad news. Maybe I'll get the old crowns.Wait really? They list parts for the drop upper crown in various offsets, but I haven't tried to actually order one.
You can use the prior-gen crowns to get 41mm offset on the new fork though.
Outsider bikes adjustable clamps...I'll call and ask again. It was a couple weeks ago that I got that bad news. Maybe I'll get the old crowns.
EDIT: Last time on the phone Fox said a drop upper 44mm crown doesn't exist. Now they have a part number but no other information, and it's definitely not in stock. So, progress?
I'm already on the phone with the Hague.That peak is a war crime
A crank to match the shape of the frame
I love their chainrings!A crank to match the shape of the frame
Give them a break! At least the peak is not translucent as their previous effort, so can actually block the sunlight.That peak is a war crime