1x10 cassette options
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I find an 11-46 cassette paired with a 30t chaining works well. Would I like to go lower via a 50+ cassette or a 28t chainring? Sure - but this combo was cheap as chips.
11-42 would work well enough on a 32t if you can't stretch to a 46t. I've ridden that combo before too.
11-42 would work well enough on a 32t if you can't stretch to a 46t. I've ridden that combo before too.
joglo
Senior Retro Guru
hi, just wanted to check if this is for a MTB with 26" wheels?
At least to me, a 30T chain ring at the front is for a 26" bike too small, because you will end up in flat terrain to run the chain almost all time on the right cogs of the cassette.
I do use a few old 26" bikes with 1xX, often a 9 or 10 speed 11-36 cassette at the back, because you can use old derailleurs with 36T max. for everything bigger you need a modern rear mech, or tricks like goat link / wolf link, something I wouldn't recommend.
BTW: if you want to use 10speed with an a bit older Shimano rear mech, those didn't have Dyna-Sys and use a different gear ratio as newer 10speed MTB trigger and rear mech.
Older Shimano MTB rear deraileur (originally designed for 7-9 speed) do work with 10speed too, but need a 10speed road racing shifter (e.g. road racing flat bar trigger)
I do use them depending on usage with 36-42T chain ring in the front, mostly on flat or mixed terrain, but this is not adequate for steep and longer uphills. Just checked smaller chain ring in the front earlier, too me not allowing to drive with higher speed in flat or descending ground.
At least to me, a 30T chain ring at the front is for a 26" bike too small, because you will end up in flat terrain to run the chain almost all time on the right cogs of the cassette.
I do use a few old 26" bikes with 1xX, often a 9 or 10 speed 11-36 cassette at the back, because you can use old derailleurs with 36T max. for everything bigger you need a modern rear mech, or tricks like goat link / wolf link, something I wouldn't recommend.
BTW: if you want to use 10speed with an a bit older Shimano rear mech, those didn't have Dyna-Sys and use a different gear ratio as newer 10speed MTB trigger and rear mech.
Older Shimano MTB rear deraileur (originally designed for 7-9 speed) do work with 10speed too, but need a 10speed road racing shifter (e.g. road racing flat bar trigger)
I do use them depending on usage with 36-42T chain ring in the front, mostly on flat or mixed terrain, but this is not adequate for steep and longer uphills. Just checked smaller chain ring in the front earlier, too me not allowing to drive with higher speed in flat or descending ground.
Suprachrgd82
GT Fan
RD-M786 rear derailleur
SL-T8000-R shifter
CS-M4100 cassette
Maybe a derailleur hanger extender, depending on the frame
Also this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0879GXTJK/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=A3652ZBQ53FUEE&psc=1
Keep in mind the big cassette will require an extra long cage derailleur. Kids aren't very cautious about hitting a low hanging derailleur on rocks and branches.
SL-T8000-R shifter
CS-M4100 cassette
Maybe a derailleur hanger extender, depending on the frame
Also this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0879GXTJK/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=A3652ZBQ53FUEE&psc=1
Keep in mind the big cassette will require an extra long cage derailleur. Kids aren't very cautious about hitting a low hanging derailleur on rocks and branches.
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The top of 10 speeds for me, I love it so much that I have the same set up in 3 of my bicycles ... really in all non pre 97 except a Yeti SB and I have one brand new in his box as spare 
All combined with the XT casette that is dirt cheap, and XT shifters.
All combined with the XT casette that is dirt cheap, and XT shifters.
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Just to clarify, this is for a modernish 27.5er.
I've got various bits I can throw at it, just looking for what might be considered a good combination of front and rear tooth counts for leisurely riding for a kid who just wants to get out and ride occasionally.
I have deore and zee 10x, slx 11x (I think,l) and a few cassette and ring options I can use pending feedback on a good combo.
I've got various bits I can throw at it, just looking for what might be considered a good combination of front and rear tooth counts for leisurely riding for a kid who just wants to get out and ride occasionally.
I have deore and zee 10x, slx 11x (I think,l) and a few cassette and ring options I can use pending feedback on a good combo.
