How hard is it to climb a steep hill using a 1x 34T chain ring and 42T Cassette?

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How hard is it to climb a steep hill using a 1x 34T chain ring and 42T Cassette?

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In this video I am using my Cannondale 29 trail 4 with a 1x 11 speed SLX drivetrain. 34T Chain ring and a 42T cog at the back. How hard is it to climb?

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@Durwood71 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Trek Marlin 8 and recently went from a 32T front ring to 34T, and I have little trouble with hills. Of course, the cassette on the Marlin 8 is an 11-50, which makes a big difference.

@marklouieadame Жыл бұрын

Ok naman 34t:50t malakas na yun pero kung sigurado ka 52t

@apexhunter333 2 жыл бұрын

30T would be the ideal match for a 42T cassette.

@rasyidihramsyah7992 2 жыл бұрын

2x is still better option for trekking instead of 1x in my opinion, i love those 36,26 front chainring from Shimano

@radiocontrolled9181 Жыл бұрын

And old school 3x is even better !!!!

@antonioZaRasFiNaLbOsS Жыл бұрын

@@radiocontrolled9181 It depends on what kind of rider are you. I do prefer 1x with wide ratio cassette but my bike has a 2x

@seofilipino 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I was planing on getting 11-42T for climbing stiff mountain here in our area, but now I see it. Will be getting the 50T cassette.

@vincevlog9794 3 жыл бұрын

32T chain ring or a 30T would be fine I think. My 34T chain ring is pushing it, short climbs is fine, but more technical climbs, you would be looking for the next gear. Slippery climbs also is so hard to maneuver because you can't taper your effort on the cranks, you will most likely slip. That is why on more technical climbs, I used my merida with a 12 speed 50T drivetrain.

@vincevlog9794 3 жыл бұрын

If you love climbs and doesn't want to struggle doing it, then go for 12 speed 10 to 50T, or you could get a 2x system with a 11 to 42T. Which is a good gear ratio.

@seofilipino 3 жыл бұрын

@@vincevlog9794 Thank you for that, I was thinking the same thing about 2x system.

@maxwu1656 2 жыл бұрын

3x9 is the best solution.Forget what commercial says.

@radiocontrolled9181 Жыл бұрын

3x is the best. I have 3x7 that's more than enough gears for me. I have 22, 34, 42 front and 12-28 cassette at the back. I almost never use the 22 with the 28. And neither the 42 with 12. This shows that I'm completely covered as far as gearing is concerned. The bike industry managed to convince the sheep that 1x is an upgrade when in reality it is a huge downgrade 😂😂

@tonyoestrella7306 2 жыл бұрын

I think it depends the power of the rider,but if the gradient is higher than 15%maybe 42t will be not enough especially on that kind of terrain which is technical and steep...good luck and ride safe folks.

@IvanZehirov Ай бұрын

i thought it would be very easy with this setup

@jaslueasi554 2 жыл бұрын

Stand up as you ride up the hill so you can put more power into the pedals with a higher gear ratio. I ride up steep hills all the time with 36 teeth front and 40 teeth back gears (0.9:1 gear ratio) and it feels fine,

@jannep6772 Жыл бұрын

I have a Kona Process 2013 with 26” wheels and 26x2.4” heavy Maxxis tyres. This bike is originally very heavy over 15 kg / 33 lbs. and had 2x10 speed drivetrain front 38T/24T chainrings and cassette 11-36. Now it’s weight is around 12.5 kg / 27.5 lbs. It has 1x10 speed drivetrain with oval Katana NW 34T front chainring and Sunrace MX 11-42 cassette. Wheels are the same but tyres are 26x2.3” Continental Mountain King Protection Black Chili tubeless. Do you think with this tyre size which kind of acts like shorter gearing vs. 29” this will be ok gear ratio? That oval 34T chainring will feel like ”normal” round 32T chainring in the TDC and BDC of the pedaling stroke so it kind of shortens even more the total gear ratio in these places of the pedaling. Then it will feel more like 34T => 36T in the most ”power parts” of the pedaling stroke. I have not tested this bike yet with this modification but will do it when I get my press fit GXP bottom bracket changed first. I think that my bikes 12.5 kg weight with RFR SPD lock pedals is very good for such a big bike. It has still 160 mm Rock Shox Lyric R Coil front fork, stock rear shock with 150 mm travel, brakes are upgraded to Magura MT Trail Sport with 4 caliber front brake 203 mm (was 180 mm) and Magura MT Trail Sport 2 caliber rear brake 180 mm (was 160 mm). Brakes are lighter and have much more power than stock Avid brakes. No dropper seat post anymore. Replaced by Ritchey WCS carbon solid one, lightweight saddle, Ritchey WCS carbon low rise handlebar etc. Rear derailleur is Sram X0 (10 spd) and shifter is new 10 spd Sram X0 too.

@yengsabio5315 2 жыл бұрын

Any idea on the gradient of that climb, Sir? Thanks in advance!

@vincevlog9794 2 жыл бұрын

I don't really have an idea, I still struggle even with a 50T chain at the back. It's along, steep and technical climb.

@TheChrisDecember 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video, Vince. On my Trek Marlin 7, I am planning to use an NX cassette 12 speed with XT components. In your opinion, what is the ideal chainring size for XC and trail? Currently I am on FSA 32T.

@1911Zoey 2 жыл бұрын

Why not just go full NX or Shimano's microspline? You're better off with the same drivetrain system because they are designed specifically for it. If you're just running trails 32t is fine. Even 34t is alright.

@TheChrisDecember 2 жыл бұрын

@@1911Zoey thanks Marcus. You're right. I ordered a 34T XT groupset with SLX cassette last week. ☺️

@anticahmed Жыл бұрын

1x front 36T & back 8-50 , is it gonna be okay for climbing such thing ??

@radiocontrolled9181 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy the 1x madness. The bike industry is excellent at convincing people that an actual downgrade is the latest desirable upgrade. 😂😂😂🤫🤫

@thedoggoesskrrrt Жыл бұрын

But the cost of a 1x setup is much more cheaper than other 3x setup

@shivamhazarika9541 Жыл бұрын

Is 11-46 good ratio at the back....

@antonioZaRasFiNaLbOsS Жыл бұрын

I have the same cassette except mine is 2x with 26-36 teeth

@nicoskie 2 жыл бұрын

Try using 30t chainring.

@ulungrinjanidharma8609 2 жыл бұрын

How about 22x34 or 36 on 3x drivetrain?

@shivamhazarika9541 2 жыл бұрын

Is 2x drivetrain good enough(2 by 10) and 42 Cassete at the rear for steep climb Or 1x drivetrain(1x11 or 1x12) is better for steep climbs and 50 cassette at the rear

@vincevlog9794 2 жыл бұрын

if you have a 50T cogs, then go for 1x. If you only have 42T, then a 2x set up is better especially for climbs

@shivamhazarika9541 2 жыл бұрын

@@vincevlog9794 ok.thanks...so 2x10 is good setup for climbs

@shivamhazarika9541 2 жыл бұрын

What about 2x9 or 2x11 drivetrain ??

@vincevlog9794 2 жыл бұрын

@@shivamhazarika9541 depends on gear ratio. 2x with 22T and 42T is a good ratio

@shivamhazarika9541 2 жыл бұрын

@@vincevlog9794 ok. You mean 36-22 at the front(2x) and 11-42 at the back (10x) is good ratio ??

@SimpleShoes1 2 жыл бұрын

I climb a 19% gradient Mountain using the same setup 42T cassette and 34T Hollowtech crankset you have a very long stamina you can make it haha

@vincevlog9794 2 жыл бұрын

But I wouldn't want to try it again. It's too much. hehe

@romanengelbrecht6717 2 жыл бұрын

With a 42 you should be able to climb anything, maybe you should check the engine if you cant

@radiocontrolled9181 Жыл бұрын

Depends on the front chainring. 42 by itself means nothing.

@romanengelbrecht6717 Жыл бұрын

@@radiocontrolled9181 What kinda hills are you climbing if you need a dinner plate on your wheel? I can climb most hills with a 42 in the front and 25 in the back, ill go 28 if im feeling really weak but if you actually wana be a good cyclist and atleast hold your own among others its good to train hard and push yourself rather than looking for the easy gear out otherwise youll never improve or get stronger and when you get stronger hills get easier. Core baby its all about the core