Alternative to SRAM XX1?

dogboy73

My front shifter recently broke & I removed it & the front derailleur so I could still ride until I got a replacement. I just leave the chain on the middle ring. I've hardly missed the other 2 rings for the majority of riding I do. Main problem is the chain occasionally drops down to the small ring. But the point is I think I'd really like just having one ring up front & 10 or 11 gears on the rear. The XX1 looks really good but is STUPID expensive. Are there any alternatives to this system or maybe a 1x10 option for XC?

rockmonkeysc

Replace your middle ring with a proper single ring, like these http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... cts_id=561
Throw your chain rings in the bin and fit one of these http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... cts_id=362

dogboy73

RockmonkeySC wrote:

Replace your middle ring with a proper single ring, like these http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... cts_id=561
Throw your chain rings in the bin and fit one of these http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... cts_id=362

Can I run a 10 speed chain/cassette with that? I might actually consider it

warpcow

So you just want 1x10 (XX1 is the only option just now for 1x11)? Any single-specific ring (those Superstar ones aren't btw) + a guide (+ a short-cage clutch mech too preferably). Google or search here for info on ratios. You won't get anywhere near the spread of XX1 with 10-spd, but since you say you do alright just now you probably don't need a dinnerplate sized large cog anyway.

felix.london

what is your setup atm? i.e how many teeth does your middle ring have? And what cassette do have at the back?

The Rookie

RockmonkeySC wrote:

Replace your middle ring with a proper single ring, like these http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... cts_id=561

"Fitted with ramps and pins to glidge your chain between rings with ease." (ignoring the spelling typo) clearly not single ring!

rockmonkeysc

To be honest I didn't really look at them, I always just thought they were single rings.
One of these instead then http://www.tweekscycles.com/Product.do? ... tAodkk8AFg

njee20

Not only are the SS ones not designed for single use, it's actually a set of 3 rings!

Plenty of options out there, Hope are well regarded.

felix.london

I've got Blackspire single rings on two of the bikes, a Mono Voloce and a DH one. They seem to be fine

domatool

right,you say you do alright just now you probably don't need a dinnerplate sized large cog anyway.thanks