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SRAM XX on a Maverick?
Hi All,
I've owned a Maverick Matic for 2 years and I just recently discovered this forum. Looks like a great place to bounce ideas around.
I probably don't fit the usual profile of a Maverick customer; I race cross country, usually 2 hour races or shorter. Many of my competators still run hardtails or short travel full-suspension bikes. I've always liked the extra travel you get with a more "all mountain" design. I'm a lousy downhiller so the extra suspension really helps my confidence. So while I was attracted to the simplicity and effeciency characteristics of the Maverick design, I'm not crazy about the weight penalty. Mind you, I'm no weight weenie, but within reason, I'll opt for lighter weight over super durability. I don't do ledge drops and crazy stuff like that.
With all this in mind, anyone have experience with the new SRAM XX components on a Maverick? The simplicity of the double intrigues me. I'm assuming the XX front derailleur is out, I have the stock Shimano FD-773 10 speed triple now. What about the cranks? I think I remember reading somewhere that these bikes are optimized for Shimano cranks. Any input would be appreciated. I look forward to learning more through this forum.
Conrad
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Hi, I don't have experience with the Sram XX but I did convert my Matic to a 2x9 by removing the big ring and adjusting the derailleur. I don't miss the extra gears but I also don't race X-C. My bike actually gained weight since I replaced the big ring with a bash guard that is heavier than the chain ring. The rings don't weigh very much.
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Making a regular crank set that you might have or be using into a 2X9 will give a much better chain line than the XX system. It seems that they (sram) needed to make sure the 42T ring would clear all frames at the chain stay area. This basically makes the system the same as a standard crank just minus the little ring, hence just the "OK" chainline on the XX.
Using a standard crank and changing the rings to get the gearing you want works really well. Keeps the rings inboard, use a bash guard if you want, and the chain line is great...
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