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Old 04-05-2016, 01:24 PM   #2873
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Originally Posted by Northendzone View Post
I recently had a 42t gear installed on my 2x10 setup, and that gear should allow me to ride all the way up tot he top of merlin (I still wont enjoy that ride).

I'd have to think that with a 50t gear, that you could ride up a wall.
The 1x12 chainring is likely a 34T, where as your front small chainring is probably a 24T.

34/50 = 0.68
24/42 = 0.57

Your bike is actually geared 16% lower than a 1x12 setup, so you're already better off for steep grades.
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