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I tried 1×10 I gave it a good full year riding through all the seasons. I live
in southern oregon here a typical ride will climb 8% average grades for up to
5 miles. With the 1×10 I would always end up hiking the bike and choosing my
battles. Switched to 2×10 and couldn't be happier. I do understand the logic
of 1×11 and being selective about front chain rings to match the course. But
for an average joe like me 2×10 offers the best balance of range and cost. I
do however like the 1×12 option, so maybe one day i will be riding a 1×12\.
until that day i'll enjoy my 2×10 am rig and my 3×10 xc.
July 29, 2014, 2:35 p.m. - Sean Fairbairn
#!markdown I tried 1×10 I gave it a good full year riding through all the seasons. I live in southern oregon here a typical ride will climb 8% average grades for up to 5 miles. With the 1×10 I would always end up hiking the bike and choosing my battles. Switched to 2×10 and couldn't be happier. I do understand the logic of 1×11 and being selective about front chain rings to match the course. But for an average joe like me 2×10 offers the best balance of range and cost. I do however like the 1×12 option, so maybe one day i will be riding a 1×12\. until that day i'll enjoy my 2×10 am rig and my 3×10 xc.