Single Chainring

Jack1996
Jack1996 Posts: 9
edited October 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
I have currently got a triple ring set up on my Carrera Fury and I am not using the smallest and biggest chainrings at all, I would just like to know the advantages of having a single chainring?

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    A small weight saving and fewer gears.
    You'll still need a chainguide or front mech. So mainly fewer gears.
    IMO that's a disadvantage.
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  • lostboysaint
    lostboysaint Posts: 4,250
    Greater ground clearance.

    But that's clutching at straws. The big deal is that it's cooler!
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  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Does save a fair bit of weight. Simpler/cheaper too.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Going from a triple to just one chainring with a chainguide and no bash will save you about 300-350g (depending on chainguide) you will need to also consider wither having a bash or getting smaller single ring bolts.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Jack1996
    Jack1996 Posts: 9
    Cheers thats helped me a lot :)

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