I’ve been super keen to try out an XTR Shadow Plus derailleur – for improved shifting performance and significantly reduced noise (via the derailleur’s beefy chain management system). But it’s also as an opportunity to ditch the lower pulley guide on the MRP Mini-G2....
MRP Mini-G2 Chain Gu...
posted by Pete
A 1x drivetrain seems to have always been part of the plan for the Ibis Mojo HD, one clue being that the bike’s rear suspension is optimized for 32-36 tooth chain rings. Ibis also had MRP produce a custom Mini-G2 chain guide that attaches to the HD via the BB and lower link pivot bolt....
1X10 Drivetrain 4 weeks in…
posted by Pete
4 weeks or so running the 1×10 drivetrain on my Mojo HD, thought I’d post an update on how it’s going. There’s a whole bunch of things that come to mind, will try and organize them. Climbing Climbing limitations seems to be the main concern when talk of 1×10 comes up, which is fair enough as granny gears have been a feature of MTB’s since the early days. I guess the key climb variable with 1×10 is rider strength and fitness. As I ride 1×10 more and HTFU it becomes less of an effort, or looking at it another way I can go further into rides before starting to feel the strain. With 1×10 and...
1X10 MTB Drivetrain
posted by Pete
A rainy day, some spare time and home alone away means… kitchen becomes makeshift Mojo MTB Workshop. With radio blasting muzak, perfect opportunity to swap over to the 1×10 drivetrain, sourced from various bargain bins online. I’m digging the simplicity of the 1x drivetrain...
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