So as many of you know, im building a 4x/dj/slalom/xc/miniDH/jack of all trades bike. The weight goal is around 30 pounds(although no idea if close to that or not until im done.)
So far its a wildcard frame with a DHX air.
Will be getting a used 36 TALAS
WHeels will be hope pro 2 to 819s VIA DT swiss spokes.
Code 5 brakes(have them)
SLX drivetrain (have that too)
So im down to cranks, the obvious choice woudl be to get middleburns and a LG1 i have. However for climbing would it be better to get 2 ring XT cranks. I feel that whenver im in 1st on my downhill bike(40-28) it feels so "spinny" that im not going anywhere, so id guess with a 36/38 in front with a 36 rear that i would not need a granny gear. That being said, even ****ty xc bikes come with them, should i have 1. I would also have a DRS if i ran 2 rings. the PRIMARY use will be gated racing, but that wont start until may. i feel that the weight gain will overpower the possible gear ranges i could get.
So far its a wildcard frame with a DHX air.
Will be getting a used 36 TALAS
WHeels will be hope pro 2 to 819s VIA DT swiss spokes.
Code 5 brakes(have them)
SLX drivetrain (have that too)
So im down to cranks, the obvious choice woudl be to get middleburns and a LG1 i have. However for climbing would it be better to get 2 ring XT cranks. I feel that whenver im in 1st on my downhill bike(40-28) it feels so "spinny" that im not going anywhere, so id guess with a 36/38 in front with a 36 rear that i would not need a granny gear. That being said, even ****ty xc bikes come with them, should i have 1. I would also have a DRS if i ran 2 rings. the PRIMARY use will be gated racing, but that wont start until may. i feel that the weight gain will overpower the possible gear ranges i could get.