Hello, I'm thinking of upgrading from a 2x10 to a 1x10 setup. Currently have a 24t + 38t at the front. I never use the 38t as I have really weak legs. While riding the 24t plus the lowest gear at the back, it is easy enough for me to climb most steep hills with ease, so long as I keep pedaling. I've heard and read a alot that most people use a 32t ring up front and that they manage most climbs with that setup.
What I don't want is to get a ring that everyone recommends and then suffer for months not being able to climb anything as my legs slowly gets stronger. (If it does actually get stronger) I only ride around once a week and I suspect that it will take a bloody long time before I will get used to the 32t ring.
So my question is.
What is a realistic progression from a 24t ring? I'm looking at Absolute Black's oval ring. Either 26t or 28t. I'm leaning towards the 28t. Will 4 extra teeth in a chain ring make that much of a difference that I will be dead after every moderate climb? Should I start with 26t or just "man up" and get 28t?
What I don't want is to get a ring that everyone recommends and then suffer for months not being able to climb anything as my legs slowly gets stronger. (If it does actually get stronger) I only ride around once a week and I suspect that it will take a bloody long time before I will get used to the 32t ring.
So my question is.
What is a realistic progression from a 24t ring? I'm looking at Absolute Black's oval ring. Either 26t or 28t. I'm leaning towards the 28t. Will 4 extra teeth in a chain ring make that much of a difference that I will be dead after every moderate climb? Should I start with 26t or just "man up" and get 28t?