Single Speed Chainset.

animatedadam

I've recently finished my build for a hardtail mtb, and it's brilliant, but, one thing I've been wondering is having a single speed Chainset, I more than likely won't get one now as I've just forked out buying a 3 speed,
But just wondering any benefits and dis-advantages of having one on a mountain bike, as Im running a 9 speed and never change gears on the front.

Thanks

supersonic

If you never change gears then why not go for it? Less weight, simpler. You will probably need a chain retention device though. No disadvantages if you are staying in the same ring anyway.

animatedadam

Would they still work having single speed on front and 9 speed on back still?

supersonic

Yeah, sure! Will need a slightly shorter chain, but many use 1x9 systems. It could be a simple as removing the outer and inner ring, though a single speed specific front ring is preferable (as has no shifting ramps)

animatedadam

Ah right Brill I'll look into it, going on a decent ride on sunday so I'll really see how much I'm bothered bout changing my gears. But usually I keep to one, never use all 3.

ESHER SHORE

this is my all-mountain (6" x 6") setup running a 1 x 9 gearing system with 11-34T 9 speed cassette and 38T DH chainring at the front with an E13 LG1 chain device to keep the chain under control



works brilliantly and I am very happy going up hills, along singletrack and down the hills!

depending on your local terrain, your strength / power and riding style you may want to run a smaller chainring like a 34T or 36T

animatedadam

that looks good, defo going t be something for me to look into then, because I only really use my rear gears haha

thanks