Which mini group set slx or eagle nx

If you're going to go Shimano then I would suggest using the XT cassette and shifter with an SLX derailleur. The XT shifter has a much crisper and better feel than SLX and you can upshift 2 gears at a time. The XT 11-46 cassette is only $11 more than an SLX 11-40. Or go with Sunrace for more even spacing between gears.
 
sptimmy43 said:
If you're going to go Shimano then I would suggest using the XT cassette and shifter with an SLX derailleur. The XT shifter has a much crisper and better feel than SLX and you can upshift 2 gears at a time. The XT 11-46 cassette is only $11 more than an SLX 11-40. Or go with Sunrace for more even spacing between gears.
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Don't spoil a poor mans perspective, I think all wine taste like what they give at church I'm sure I won't notice the difference in feel lol
 
I am going SLX I tried a sram gx today thanks @C8N that thumbing stuff isn't for me I'm going 34 up front and 42 in the back, a jump up from 24x36 granny gear. I found myself tired out using the granny gear and jumping up to my 32 in the rear while climbing the tourne. If it proves to require more torque than I can put down I'll swap rings.
 
arangov3 said:
I am going SLX I tried a sram gx today thanks @C8N that thumbing stuff isn't for me I'm going 34 up front and 42 in the back, a jump up from 24x36 granny gear. I found myself tired out using the granny gear and jumping up to my 32 in the rear while climbing the tourne. If it proves to require more torque than I can put down I'll swap rings.
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Going 34t up front is going to be tough on the extended climbs. For perspective, my Talon had a 32t up front and 11-42t in the rear.
 
36/24 = 1.5
42/34 = 1.23

that is significant - or if you think of it the other way,
with 34 up front, you'd need the 50t cog to get the same ratio,
or on the old set-up, it would be 24x30t (so somewhere between 2nd & 3rd) - which was your point about spin, vs power above

42/32 = 1.3
42/30 = 1.4
42/28 = 1.5 and more clearance! but this kinda messes up the top end -

OTOH they are not that expensive, and easy enough to change out - also mentioned
can you get a 46t cog in the back? 46/32 (1.44) is close, and maintains the top end better.
 
fidodie said:
36/24 = 1.5
42/34 = 1.23

that is significant - or if you think of it the other way,
with 34 up front, you'd need the 50t cog to get the same ratio,
or on the old set-up, it would be 24x30t (so somewhere between 2nd & 3rd) - which was your point about spin, vs power above

42/32 = 1.3
42/30 = 1.4
42/28 = 1.5 and more clearance! but this kinda messes up the top end -

OTOH they are not that expensive, and easy enough to change out - also mentioned
can you get a 46t cog in the back? 46/32 (1.44) is close, and maintains the top end better.
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On the OOS thread, he said he already made the order...
So... either he is going to become a monster... or he will be hiking a bike often on the long climbs.
 
fidodie said:
nobody likes to hike - i suspect suffering, and getting stronger.
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I am actually scared of @arangov3
This guy has been riding a lot and has already lost quite a bit of weight. At the rate he is going, his power to weight ratio is going to be impressive.
Not to mention, I got a taste of Tourne yesterday, his home ground. If he keeps riding those rocks, he is going to leave many of the OOS in the dust.
 
C8N said:
I am actually scared of @arangov3
This guy has been riding a lot and has already lost quite a bit of weight. At the rate he is going, his power to weight ratio is going to be impressive.
Not to mention, I got a taste of Tourne yesterday, his home ground. If he keeps riding those rocks, he is going to leave many of the OOS in the dust.
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C8N said:
I am actually scared of @arangov3
This guy has been riding a lot and has already lost quite a bit of weight. At the rate he is going, his power to weight ratio is going to be impressive.
Not to mention, I got a taste of Tourne yesterday, his home ground. If he keeps riding those rocks, he is going to leave many of the OOS in the dust.
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Dickerson mine is my new home turf its a nice smooth ride aside from the one trail coming from the lake


Almost forgot I'm down 18lbs I think I made the right choice with going 34 since I've almost lost the weight of my whole bike.
 
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I don't get going to 11spd if you don't do the 46T cassette
Real Pat gave what I would have posted for gearing ratios.
32/46 was the right answer, I'm going make you regret your purchase pal....
But then in a few months I'm going to regret your purchase, when you dust my old legs on climbs....
 
If the 34t doesn't work out it just gives you a chance to try out an oval chainring, really curious to hear if they actually are an improvement.
 
BPaze said:
If the 34t doesn't work out it just gives you a chance to try out an oval chainring, really curious to hear if they actually are an improvement.
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I have a OneUp and it does for me. I like how it pedals on seated climbs. But it's for a odd sized crank which is now on my gravel bike, BB92.
Will probably get one for the new bike in the Fall.
 
qclabrat said:
I don't get going to 11spd if you don't do the 46T cassette
Real Pat gave what I would have posted for gearing ratios.
32/46 was the right answer, I'm going make you regret your purchase pal....
But then in a few months I'm going to regret your purchase, when you dust my old legs on climbs....
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I'm excited for a challenge I think this is finally gonna force me to upgrade my tires which are starting to slip to offten. I just don't know what to get yet
 
I am thinking about getting a 32t to force myself to go harder on climbs and hopefully it will ease the transition from the 30t
 
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