Got a new bike with 1x12 NX Eagle 10-50 or even 2021 10-52. Was riding a new trail last night that I don’t usually take. Steep fire road followed by steeper single track. Wanted some variety but the smoke form the fires was not good and had issues.
The normal trails I ride are less steep up and more cross country. I am not really a fan of full on downhill and like trails that are more flow and pedal for exercise
On the new bike I have been able to work into climbing my normal fire road without stopping. This is really nice as I get more runs in and more exercise.
Question regards going to GX Eagle 10-50. It’s 300 g lighter and would be $400 plus install. Am I over thinking this like I do with skis trying to get 2% better performance?
It seems like an upgrade. What am I giving up? What am I gaining? Wait until winter when bike is down anyways?
My buddy climbed most of it on his older 26 but still walked some of it. The down was fun but almost to many switchback berms anyways. Wanted some variety and I got that but wonder if I’m just trying to get something I may not need.
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