I"m trying to build up a new gravel bike that will give me the best climbing ratio while using a force etap 33-46 chainring ( i cant do 30 because I want force power meter). I’ve been trying to research if I can use a 42 tooth cassette (xplr) with the force chainring. Has anyone tried this? I’d be…

Some people have been trying it on weight weenies

they make a 10-36 from memory? feel like even that ratio would be overkill with a 33 chainring for a gravel bike, unless you’re lugging cargo etc.

I live in the mountains and don’t have a huge engine, so for you maybe overkill, for me… not so much

I talked with a SRAM tech at SBT GRVL and he said no go. But they said my original 10-33 derailer wouldn’t work with a 10-36 cassette, it does. Id like to hear if there is a way to make it work.

[image] Jkauffman: I live in the mountains and don’t have a huge engine, so for you maybe overkill, for me… not so much The largest officially supported cassette is the 10–36. As far as I know Rotor makes a 12-speed 11–39 cassette that is compatible with the WIDE rear derailleur, although it …

There is too much chain to take up with that combo. A 33 chainring and 36 cassette is pretty favorable gearing though. It’s almost the same low gear as what I run for my 1x gravel setup (42 chainring and Eagle 10-50 mtb cassette). Once the cassettes get to a point, you really can’t run 2x because…

[image] OreoCookie: [image] DocSavage: But they said my original 10-33 derailer wouldn’t work with a 10-36 cassette, it does. Yeah, I heard the same, but opted for a WIDE rear derailleur when I got my bike. I’m running the standard 33t max rear mech with a 10-36 cassette with no issues…

[image] Cory.Rood: I’m running the standard 33t max rear mech with a 10-36 cassette with no issues. That’s good to know, thanks! :+1:

@Cory.Rood congrats, you made the GCN Tech show Hack / Bodge!!! Minute 17. [3 Things We HATE About Cycling In 2023! | GCN Show Ep. 529]

I saw that! Thanks for sharing!

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OreoCookie January 23, 2023, 3:38am 9

That’s good to know, thanks!

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