I’ve been testing the KHS XCT 556 and so far everything is working well. One of the things I was excited about this bike was its 3×10 drive train. For the longest time people kept talking about the 10 speed nuances and how its going to change mountain biking and yada yada yada.
But I’m left wondering, do we really need a 36t? Wasn’t the 34t enough? Heck some bikes still have a 32t and somehow they manage just fine. Don’t get me wrong, the drive train on the XCT 556 is pretty smooth, but so was the drive train on the XCT 555 (9sp).
So for you guys to are smarter than me and are possibly engineers or just like working with gear ratios and etc, please explain to me why it would benefit the average mountain biker to get on the 10 speed wagon? Cuz’ so far, I’m not that convinced.
Makes more sense to me for 2×9 options, and the 36t is nice for 29er riders.
I love my 1×10 setup. No need for a granny anymore.
I think the 36t is more targeted those running 2×10.
Being able to drop that granny gear and even out the chainline is a huge benefit.
3×10 on the other hand just seems like a waste…
3 x 10 No thanks, too much chain. Agree with Big Mike.