Matthew62 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 A load of drag? My chain rolls over the jockey wheel on the bottom and slips through the top guide without touching it. Hardly what I would call drag. The loss of clattering and banging would be nice with a clutch mech, I have to agree. Cummon old man, the times they are a changing. P.S. You'd be surprised how much freer the drivetrain will feel when not going through a guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 I know I know. I'm just being stubborn but the grass is always greener, so ill stick with what I know to work for now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 I was really shocked at how much drag my mrp system1 added, I've been using it for 11 years and never considered what effect it has. The clattering was actually from the chain slapping against the side plates of the mrp, the mech still clunks occasionally but the noise even without a clutch is massively less. It's an odd feeling, similar to using tubeless for the first time, it just takes so much less effort and feels a lot smoother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Raceface narrowide, never dropped chain with an xt clutch mech. It's awesome. Stop f'ckin about Ross and do it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Yeah I have a Works Components NW and an XT clutch mech and it's never come off, even on a stiff carbon hardtail down some of the more bouldery lines on dartmoor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 I've got a superstar narrow wide with a sram x9 mech, and I've only dropped the chain once, and that was on a mega rough bit at Gisburn. Next upgrade will be a zee mech, shifter chain and cassette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Instagram wackness, but hey... 2013 LaPierre Zesty 414. Only modifications are Shimano Saint pedals and a Reverb dropper post. It's the first time I've had a 'proper' mountainbike since about 1999! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Looks smart. There's something about Lapierres which just looks nice and purposeful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Instagram wackness, but hey... lp-1.jpg 2013 LaPierre Zesty 414. Only modifications are Shimano Saint pedals and a Reverb dropper post. It's the first time I've had a 'proper' mountainbike since about 1999! Can't go wrong with a 414, I think the Zesty's rode better than Spicy's with the 2013 models. My friend had that exact model and was a flyer on it. There should be pics of a 2015 Lapierre in the next week or so once my build is complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Dont tell me, does it have boost? Get with the times maaaaan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Dont tell me, does it have boost? Get with the times maaaaan! No Ross, it does not have boost. Nothing does yet thank you very much! It does have 11 gears though, and they're not Sram……. #kenthefuturepal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 (edited) Ive never got to my last gear and thought, f**k me, I need two more! Whatever you enjoy spending your money on eh.. Noob alert. Cycled/pushed up my favorite hill last night, utilising my fork lock out system. Bombed it back down. Once I was at the bottom, I noticed it was still locked out. I have no idea how I didn't notice as its pretty flippin rough and fast. Its probably why I can't move my neck today! I chest-strap-Go-pro'd the run. Ill try and post it here soon. Bet you can't wait.. Edited April 10, 2015 by Ross McArthur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Matthew62 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Ive never got to my last gear and thought, f**k me, I need two more! Whatever you enjoy spending your money on eh.. Noob alert. Cycled/pushed up my favorite hill last night, utilising my fork lock out system. Bombed it back down. Once I was at the bottom, I noticed it was still locked out. I have no idea how I didn't notice as its pretty flippin rough and fast. Its probably why I can't move my neck today! I chest-strap-Go-pro'd the run. Ill try and post it here soon. Bet you can't wait.. YOU'VE ONLY GOT 9 GEARS!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 9 gears is the future! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 I'm 1x9 until I can afford a zee mech and shifter and xt cassette and chain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 You only need more gears if you can't generate the torque with your legs, that's what I say! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 You only need more gears if you can't generate the torque with your legs, that's what I say! It's not about the number of gears, it's the range…. and unfortunately you don't get such a range on 9 speed setups when running a single ring. A simple double or triple setup has a bigger gear range than any 1x11 setup so it's not about the number of gears at all. I've used 10 speed for a few years with a single ring and the mountains I get to ride here certainly can test you (3.5k ft of climbing on Monday) but if you're riding for 5-6 hours + it's amazing what saving the legs on the odd climb can do to keep you ticking over for the rest of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 I was being somewhat facetious Fully understand the advantages of 11speed with the dinner plate sprocket on the cassette for the proper climbing. In my opinion 10 speed without the huge sprocket added aftermarket is no different to 9 speed; with a big ring added to a 10 speed cassette don't you lose the 2nd highest sprocket to make space and effectively end up with a 9 speed with a ratio jump at the top? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 I've just picked up a 40t sprocket to throw in the mix. Have a feeling I'll need to up to a 34/36t on the front now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 (edited) Think next time I'll do a commentary, Claudio style. Edited April 10, 2015 by Ross McArthur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewEH1 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Ross, where about is this? Looks nice and fast! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Really easy to find. Park at Clachan of campsie and head up behind the row of shite shops. Get to the car park and cross the road up the hill. Can't miss the grass path. It's a pretty steep climb, mostly pushing. As you can see though it's a good bit of fast DH. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewEH1 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 I'll need to have a go when I either sort out my Five or go carbon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Aye gimme a shout and I'll guide Y'all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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