I need some Savages advice on 44t vs 48t.

I'm going to be replacing my Crankset this week since my current one has lost more teeth than a hillbilly. I have the option of going with the 44-32-22 9-speed that is currently on it or change it for a 48-36-26 9-speed.

I ride fast XC and lately I've been wishing for more top end speed. And since I only ever climb in the middle ring I can't see any reason not to go for the 48-36-26.

So. Wise ones. Am I missing something?

44 is better but only if you are racing..42t is the normal way to go and 40 is better if you can get one !
48..mother of God thats massive ! I haven't time to explain in detail but you will have serious issues with a 48 !

I hope you are racing S1 so, as im lost
maybe robin or Joe could advise you

If you're spinning out a 48/11 you're going to the olympics.

You can easily get 38, 40 or 42 middle rings from starbike.com (TA Chinook rings). My advice is to dump the big ring and put a 40 t in the middle (2x9).

Don't need detail. You saying it's too much is good enough for me.

Thanks.

dont mind them 48 x 11 on a fire road and you are hammering along but you will clip the big ring on rocks that a 44 would miss. the only way to know if it will work for you is to try it .

That'll be the plan when I get to work on a more focused bike. Thanks.

Didn't even think of that. See? This is why I ask you guys instead of random strangers on the internets...

oh wait..

that will never happen at your speed, you'll be flying

Even better, go 2 x 10, and buy these! http://www.forum.epicmtb.com/forums/...ad.php?t=16223

I was lookin at them....

Go for it!

And I'm sure Alfie could sort you out with the rest of the parts to go 10speed...

If it's good enough for sauser it's good enough for me

yeah, 2*10....38 - 26....if you are spinning a 44, you should ride the olympics....or stop riding DH on fireroads.