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      04-13-2021, 02:45 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by Feddersen View Post
The gear parts of the 1x11 are better than those of the 2x9 so I would go for the 1x11. Also since it will just be a casual bike it will be simpler to self service.

However if you could get 2x11 Deore or better gears I'd go with that any day.
If both were available right now, that'd be my move. But waiting for months sucks, and it might not be that big of a deal. And if/when the bike market returns to normal, I figure I can always upgrade.

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Originally Posted by strohw View Post
Obviously you're not going to wait months for a bike. A 2x9 is fine for your use regardless if the drive group set is a tier higher. Also, if you mean local trail as in a rail trail then OK but if you mean a cross country trail you'll probably want to move into one of their lower tier mountain bikes instead. Something like a Marlin 8.
Definitely a paved rails-to-trail situation. I have a Marlin 6 now and don't ride it much because it's overkill for the rail trail and not very comfortable. I'll be selling that bike.
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