Bigger gear needed ?

Grayduffers
Grayduffers Posts: 6
edited December 2018 in MTB general
Just bought a Voodoo Bizango,having borrowed a specialized hardrock for a few weeks. hardrock gearing seemed easier up hills, not fully tested new bike yet.Question is what would be the biggest cassette i could fit ,currently 11-42, my little old legs need something bigger , googled sunrace 11-46 or 11-50 would either fit..Thanks

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  • steve_sordy
    steve_sordy Posts: 2,453
    It could be a lot cheaper to put a smaller gear on the front. :)
  • Grayduffers
    Grayduffers Posts: 6
    steve_sordy wrote:
    It could be a lot cheaper to put a smaller gear on the front. :)


    I have googled and asked on other forums can i do that, are the chainrings on the front interchangeable ???
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Yes.... as long as it’s the same fitment.

    It looks like a stock 104mm bcd crankset so you can swap the 32t for a 30t which will be the equivalent of going from your 42t to a 45t and should cost you less than £20.

    https://www.uberbikecomponents.com/view ... ptions-Red For example.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • cycleclinic
    cycleclinic Posts: 6,865
    A smaller chainring is the better solution if it's 1x. If it's 2x then your probably stuck with the current cassette.

    Also you need a lower gear not a bigger one.
    http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk -wheel building and other stuff.
  • Grayduffers
    Grayduffers Posts: 6
    thecycleclinic wrote:
    A smaller chainring is the better solution if it's 1x. If it's 2x then your probably stuck with the current cassette.

    Also you need a lower gear not a bigger one.
    I do you are correct :D:D

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