Either way is fine with me. I built up a 1x10 because I wanted to try it, and all I was working with was a frame. It’s awesome for gravel and some light trails. The only time I miss having more range is between my home, and the trails. My highest gear 38x11 feels too slow for me on the road. I might swap in a larger chain ring, but for now I just keep it where it works best for me, off road. The current bike I’m working on is another old Rockhopper. Going to clean it up and keep it stock 3x7. For a more all rounder.
Either way is fine with me. I built up a 1x10 because I wanted to try it, and all I was working with was a frame. It’s awesome for gravel and some light trails. The only time I miss having more range is between my home, and the trails. My highest gear 38x11 feels too slow for me on the road. I might swap in a larger chain ring, but for now I just keep it where it works best for me, off road. The current bike I’m working on is another old Rockhopper. Going to clean it up and keep it stock 3x7. For a more all rounder.