1x9 setup

[soreback]

am thinking going to a 1x9 setup since i am rarely if ever in the big or little chainrings. for those that run a 1x9, is it a good idea to put a bashguard on when converting? i know this is a personal preference, but what size front chainring do most of you run in your 1x9 setup? thanks.

[Vecsus]

I run a 1X9 on my HT and love it. I was using a 32t ring (29er) and a bashguard. When I build my HT back up I will be using White Industry cranks so no bash option.

[dirtychain]

I converted to a 1x9 setup when I bent my outer ring. Currently running 34T with a bashguard and a "Jumpstop" chain keeper on the inside.

http://www.gvtc.com/~ngear/whatis.html

[akern2]

I've been using 1x9 setup on my DH bike for the life of it. I love it. Makes it so uncomplicated when it comes to a front derailleur, or lack there of.

I have a Truvativ crank with an E.13 bash. I'd suggest the E.13 bash. It's light, really strong, and strong. I think they'll run you back around $45 or so.

[Jeepnut22]

Converting my 26" HT to a 1x9. Going to a 34T w/ Bash Ring and I am looking forward to trying it out later this Winter... :thumbsup:

[fausto]

I've been using 1x9 setup on my DH bike for the life of it. I love it. Makes it so uncomplicated when it comes to a front derailleur, or lack there of.

I have a Truvativ crank with an E.13 bash. I'd suggest the E.13 bash. It's light, really strong, and strong. I think they'll run you back around $45 or so.

that's got to be the first time I've heard the e13 guard described as "light." It's upwards of 200g, compared to 70 for the shimano (which runs about $7-8). Sure the e13 could stop a bullet, but light it certainly is not.

[akern2]

I'm coming from the DH background, so light is 38lbs. full rig.


The new E.13 bashes are light. Claimed 85 grams. The whole new SRS guide with guard is claimed 200 grams.

[rizetech]

^ e thirteen bash for sure, they're nearly indestructible, as long as you don't over-tighten the crank bolts that hold it down - and the protection/help getting over logs is definitely worth any weight addition. if i had to give up my granny gear, i'd keep my 32t, it's all i really use anyways.

[TubeDriver]

1x9 are *almost* as fun as SS [ducks and runs off]. I run a bashguard and N-Stop and have had zero issues.

I run a 32 front and tweaked rear 9 spd setup (mix of Ultegra and XT cassettes) but basically a 11-27 setup.


am thinking going to a 1x9 setup since i am rarely if ever in the big or little chainrings. for those that run a 1x9, is it a good idea to put a bashguard on when converting? i know this is a personal preference, but what size front chainring do most of you run in your 1x9 setup? thanks.

[Leviathan]

my hardtail is a 1 x 9 with bash guard and n-gear jumpstop. the combo of the two with a medium cage derailier work well. i run 32 up front just because that's what i run on my ss. i use the 11 x 34 on the rear. for me that's the perfect amount of gears.

[soreback]

thanks all...

[Dr Phil mmkay]

For a trail bike, might I suggest Gamut P20 or P30? The bash is certainly not as heavy as a E.Thirteen supercharger (that thing is burly). Or you could always go LG-1.

[akern2]

If I could interject a little bit, I would deff. suggest getting a single specific chain ring. They don't include the ramps that allow the gears to change, so the change will stay on much better. Their are plenty to be had out there, too.

[Snot-Rocket]

A Chain Stop is Money- I have had good luck w/ this one (http://www.speedgoat.com/product.asp?part=114240&cat=29&brand=1061). You don't have a clean chain line like a SS and this guarantees not dropping a chain. You could really work your chain line and chain tension and do w/out this, but too much work and you will drop a chain- so this makes it dumb and easy.

I'm a big fan of 34T up front w/ a bash guard.

I like this geared set up because you can optimize the chain tension w/ the rear mech so super clean shifting, granted you loose optimal performance per gear options, but if your focus is on simplicity in maintenance and good enough for recreation- this is solid. It is also money w/ Dualies because it sucks optimizing your transmission with all that travel- I felt you always had to make a happy compromise, optimize your transmission for your frequently chosen gears.

Joy,

[DaveG]

If I could interject a little bit, I would deff. suggest getting a single specific chain ring. They don't include the ramps that allow the gears to change, so the change will stay on much better. Their are plenty to be had out there, too.


Yup. I'm running a SS specific front ring and medium cage rear der. on my 1x9 and I've dropped the chain maybe 3 times in a couple of months of riding. It has a bash guard to keep it on one side, but no jump-stop.

[TubeDriver]

I run a Blackspire SS 32 front, an N-stop and an Ultegra short cage road derailleur and the chain has never popped off.