It does look bad. But in my experience with SRAM it’s a non issue. Shimano 11 speed it was a drop issue during a backpedal. I find with 12 speed that I use more of the cassette so wear is more even. When we ran triples we tended to use one or two cogs with the granny. Three or maybe four with the middle ring and similar for the big ring. Around here we rarely use the biggest gears off road. Maybe a bit on road though. Longevity of XO1 has been stellar. On on my fourth season on one cassette and four chains. Waiting on my Unior cassette wear tool to see if it needs replacement. It may be time. I did a ride the other night up Babylon By Bike. I used that 50 tooth by 32 ring most of the way. Lost a kilo in sweat. Pulse maxed at 187 and I’m 63. I get annoyed at people telling others what gearing they need. That’s a terrain specific and individual thing.
Aug. 20, 2021, 8:53 a.m. - Andy Eunson
It does look bad. But in my experience with SRAM it’s a non issue. Shimano 11 speed it was a drop issue during a backpedal. I find with 12 speed that I use more of the cassette so wear is more even. When we ran triples we tended to use one or two cogs with the granny. Three or maybe four with the middle ring and similar for the big ring. Around here we rarely use the biggest gears off road. Maybe a bit on road though. Longevity of XO1 has been stellar. On on my fourth season on one cassette and four chains. Waiting on my Unior cassette wear tool to see if it needs replacement. It may be time. I did a ride the other night up Babylon By Bike. I used that 50 tooth by 32 ring most of the way. Lost a kilo in sweat. Pulse maxed at 187 and I’m 63. I get annoyed at people telling others what gearing they need. That’s a terrain specific and individual thing.