[JoshMTB406]

Thank you for the recommendations everybody.  I’m thinking maybe I’ll just have to go for it on some of these logs/obstacles and not worry too much about it and see what happens.  If it seems like chainrings on 1x drivetrains can take the abuse since the chain is “protecting” it then maybe there’s no big issue.  I always carry a spare chain quick link so I suppose if my chain broke I could repair that without too much trouble anyway.

[JoshMTB406]

Very good point Aaron.  I currently have a 30-tooth chainring with a 11-42 cassette and it is good for riding relatively steep Montana terrain most of the time.   I occasionally don’t have as easy of granny gear as I’d like when climbing and on the other hand I also occasionally top out on speed on flatter terrain.  For me personally I like to be able to climb steep sections of trail if at all possible so I am leaning towards keeping my 30 tooth chainring and getting an 11-46 cassette.  Obviously I will sacrifice on the top end but I don’t really care about maximum speed on flat trail anyway.  I’m considering the 11-46 cassette from Box components or possibly even Sunrace.  I think I will avoid the Shimano 11-46 cassette because the final gear jump to granny is not supposed to be good.

[JoshMTB406]

Thanks ssphillips for the informative and simple answer to my question – I appreciate it.

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