Anybody running xx1? How's it holding up?

^the wee short cage zee also handles this setup just fine.

pedalhound - think i'm going to give it a go as well (30t wolftooth w/ no guide + 11-36 + zee). boss cheapo xx1.

Yeah, I find the zee works great on a 32x11-36… maybe a little slack in the 11 but it's not a problem. A 30 tooth 104 bcd would be all i'd ever need.

While the advantages of single-ring definitely exist, it is nice to instantly drop into the granny ring when faced with that misplaced technical climb in the middle of a descent..

Yah I have some concerns about giving up that bail-out option too but I HATE my 3x9 so much and its crazy chain deflection I'm ready to make the change.

I thinking of using the Grip Shift iteration so grabbing a whack of cogs should be as simple as a fist full of twist.

Saying you can climb fromme with something isnt really saying much.

Saying you can climb fromme with something isnt really saying much.

:lol:

But yes, XX1 is nice. I'm surprised we haven't seen any shop rats on here show up with a setup. Do people not partake in weight weenieing anymore?

i've got a 30t x 104 wolf tooth ring hanging in my shop.
stoked to mount it up.

i've got a 30t x 104 wolf tooth ring hanging in my shop.
stoked to mount it up.

Which shop, and is there more than one? :D

no doubt there will be trickle down for 2014 (ie, x9), as well as aftermarket options. you can already buy a standard crank compatible ring from wolf tooth, and raceface has a similar proto ring.

given my positive experience with a single ring 11-36 / zee derailleur setup, i find this (full range, single derailleur) concept really appealing. no doubt we'll see more iterations soon.

edit - neat - wolftooth has a 104 bcd 30t ring… paired with that 11-36 might be a killer (cheap) shimano alternative to xx1:

what ZEE derailleur are you using the M640 DH or FR ??

^the wide range fr version.

i've got a wolftooth 30t on the way as well. will see how these thangs work.

^the wide range fr version.

i've got a wolftooth 30t on the way as well. will see how these thangs work.

thnx

A thread full of replies and only one second hand account!

I bit the bullet last night and bought a group after reading the internets.. no major problems that I've read, just creaky noise issues so far.

I'll report back when I get it up and running.

Sweet hayzeus, who runs an 11-32 these days?! 1994 called and wants its cassette back.

Dammit man, my PG980 is 11-34!
:lol:

srsly tho, I took the numbers off what I'm currently running in an effort to be able to climb with my all mountain bike. I'm running a 36t up front, but those new 40t Raceface units are sexy.

Im a little confused at how you came to your gear ratios, but my math might just suck.
10-spd with an 11-36T cassette and one of RaceFace's new narrow-wide 30T rings might be do-able as well?

I think my math is right. It's the rear gear divided by the drive gear.
So with a front cog 30t with an 11-36 should yield a ratio of;

11/30 = .36:1 and 36/30 = 1.2:1 for a range of .36-1.2:1
The 30t front really messes with your overall ratios. This setup tightens your gears compared to running an 11-32 with a 34t front. Imho, you're better off going with a larger drive gear over a smaller one. The longer lever should allow you to put more torque into each pedal stroke.

I recommend this cheap version….

Scrap the 11 speed cassette and derailer as this is where @ 60% of the cost is. Instead run a type 2 derailer (Sram X9 is the most affordable and takes weight into consideration) and your current 10 sp 11-36 cassette. Then buy XX1 carbon cranks (they are the most affordable carbon cranks ever) and buy a 30 tooth XX1 ring.

This set up gives all the granny gearing a 2x10 (24/36 by 11/36) would minus 24 x 10….your new granny as compared to the 2x 10 set up is a 24 x 9 which is plenty fine ….AND affordable, especially when your hub may not even marry up with 11 speed cassette.

I recommend this cheap version….

Scrap the 11 speed cassette and derailer as this is where @ 60% of the cost is. Instead run a type 2 derailer (Sram X9 is the most affordable and takes weight into consideration) and your current 10 sp 11-36 cassette. Then buy XX1 carbon cranks (they are the most affordable carbon cranks ever) and buy a 30 tooth XX1 ring.

This set up gives all the granny gearing a 2x10 (24/36 by 11/36) would minus 24 x 10….your new granny as compared to the 2x 10 set up is a 24 x 9 which is plenty fine ….AND affordable, especially when your hub may not even marry up with 11 speed cassette.

Im confused. Why not just get a 30T 10 speed ring when they come out? No need for XX1 cranks….

Good point above,

However, I have no patience …..I have been running my bastard XX1
set up now for 4 months and counting instead of waiting….