Hummm, great timing for this article. I am currently building a Honzo ESD from the frame up. The plan is to use an 11sp 10/42 cassette with an 28t chainring. I was just about to buy a Boost XT crankset (simply because it's a Boost frame), but reading this article makes me think the non-Boost 52mm chainline crankset is probably the best option for me.
\- I think the 28t chainring should rule out potential chainring/chainstay interference?
\- I don't plan on running a tire larger than 2.6, so the non-Boost chainline should be fine.
\- I also rarely use the smaller cogs on my cassette.
\- Using a chainline more inward should reduce the wear on my expensive XX1 cassette.
Did I get that right? If so, I don't see any reason to get a Boost crankset. Thanks!
Jan. 10, 2022, 11:51 a.m. - FlipSide
Hummm, great timing for this article. I am currently building a Honzo ESD from the frame up. The plan is to use an 11sp 10/42 cassette with an 28t chainring. I was just about to buy a Boost XT crankset (simply because it's a Boost frame), but reading this article makes me think the non-Boost 52mm chainline crankset is probably the best option for me. \- I think the 28t chainring should rule out potential chainring/chainstay interference? \- I don't plan on running a tire larger than 2.6, so the non-Boost chainline should be fine. \- I also rarely use the smaller cogs on my cassette. \- Using a chainline more inward should reduce the wear on my expensive XX1 cassette. Did I get that right? If so, I don't see any reason to get a Boost crankset. Thanks!