Are 12 speed chains weaker?

12-speed chains – Narrower, not weaker.

Is 12 mph fast on a mountain bike?

Average speed for a mountain biker ≈ 10 mph (16 kph) during singletrack riding. Uphill sections average ≈ 8 mph (13 kph) with downhill sections averaging ≈ 12 mph (19 kph). The average speed is ≈ 17 mph (27 kph) with peak speeds upwards of 30 mph (48 kph) during downhill mountain bike riding.

Can you replace a 9 speed cassette with a 12 speed?

Even if you have a much older 9-speed cassette on your bike, as long as the smallest cog on it is 11T, one of our HG Compatible groupsets with the SunRace 12-speed 11-51T cassette will fit and be a great upgrade option.

Do you need boost spacing for 12 speed?

If you are running 12 speed, the clearances are so small between chain and cassette that you MUST run a boost spaced chainring with a boost spaced bike. Most plus sized tire bikes do need a 3mm outward chainring shift to maintain the “standard” 6mm distance between tire and chain.

Can I run a 12 speed chain on 11 speed cassette?

Condensed answer: A 12-speed chain can work with an 11-speed cassette. However, it’s recommended to avoid using a Shimano 12-speed chain because it doesn’t play well with 11-speed chainrings.

Will a 12 speed chain work on a 10 speed cassette?

-chains have the same outer dimension, the 12 speed derailleur would have narrower cogs than what required for a 10 speed. -As long as you can set the high/low limits on the derailleur to keep it on the cassette it should be fine.

What is a good average speed on a MTB?

What Good Mountain Bike Average Speed? In general, for an average cyclist, 17 mph is considered a good average speed for a mountain bike on road, while on trails speed can drop dramatically to 14 mph due to the hard riding condition on these paths.

Can I fit a 12 speed cassette on a 11-speed hub?

Yes you can run a 9/10/11 & 12 speed cassette on a shimano free hub, a Sunrace 12 speed will fit.

Can I put a 11-speed cassette on a 9 speed hub?

An 11-speed cassette will fit on a 9-speed hub only when the hub is wide enough. Luckily, 8,9,10 and 11-speed mountain bike hubs have the same spacing, and one can therefore use an 11-speed cassette on all of them.

Can I fit a 12 speed cassette on a 11 speed hub?

Do you need a 12 speed crankset?

12 speed cranks are fine. There is no difference you need to be concerned about between 11 and 12 speed chains. I have ran my 12 speed cranks with single speed chain and a 12 speed setup. Using a single speed chain makes the 12 speed chain a little “sticky” because of how it wears the chainring.

How can I improve my mountain bike for speed and downhill?

Therefore, improving mountain bikes for speed and downhill riding requires adapting to 1x drivetrains. That simplicity outmatches everything else in terms of importance and benefit when going downhill.

What are the disadvantages of an 11-speed bike?

Another drawback is that it’s tricky to upgrade. You cannot simply slap an 11-speed cassette on a 10-speed bike, and the same would be true of 11 to 12-speed. A new shifter and swap to a narrower, compatible chain and chainrings to achieve an efficient drivetrain. One on the back, one off the front?

Why do mountain bikes have 2x drivetrains?

These bikes used to use 2x drivetrains most of the time because they excel at long distance trails and climb very well so you will need that gear choice to stay in your comfort zone. However, they started migrating towards more technical trail riding and became similar to enduro bikes.

Can you upgrade a 12-speed cassette to E*13?

The good news is that it comes with a 12-speed E*13 cassette and 12-speed chain, plus all the tools you will need to perform the upgrade. The bad news is that we can’t find the E*13 system for sale in the UK, it will only work with 11 speed SRAM systems, not Shimano, and you may still need a new chainring too.