Going 1x9
Craig24
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Hi,
Got my new bike (new to me anyway) arriving on Monday, its a stock Giant Trance x3 2013. I currently have 1x9 setup on my current bike and love the simplicity and don't feel I need any lower and higher gearing. I'd like to go 1x9 on this new bike.
Its got a Shimano Deore M592, 9-Speed rear derailleur and a Shimano M542 crankset.
Can anyone advise me on the cheapest / easiest way to go 1x9?
I'm thinking I just need a N/W 32T front chain ring, take the other 3 off, replace with this. Then remove front shifter and derailleur? Do I then need a bash or chain-guide?
Got my new bike (new to me anyway) arriving on Monday, its a stock Giant Trance x3 2013. I currently have 1x9 setup on my current bike and love the simplicity and don't feel I need any lower and higher gearing. I'd like to go 1x9 on this new bike.
Its got a Shimano Deore M592, 9-Speed rear derailleur and a Shimano M542 crankset.
Can anyone advise me on the cheapest / easiest way to go 1x9?
I'm thinking I just need a N/W 32T front chain ring, take the other 3 off, replace with this. Then remove front shifter and derailleur? Do I then need a bash or chain-guide?
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Just the NW ring and either shorter bolts or a thin bash unless you get the on-one NW which is so thick you can use the bolts from the current setup.
No need for a guide I've found, and while a short cage mech is preferable I didn't have an issue when running a long.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.0 -
Cheers Rookie, so a chain guide is not always needed? Should I shorten the chain?0
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Yes. If you are removing the big ring it needs resizing with the new one.I don't do smileys.
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In my experience you don't need a guide, no, you should shorten the chain to suite, it will reduce chain slap for example, but you don't 'have' to, it will work if you don't!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.0
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You do need to shorten it if you are removing the big ring.I don't do smileys.
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It will work perfectly well if you don't, no different to being on the middle ring with one either side as it is now, so need is the wrong word, as would have, but I agree ideally you should and it is better if you do.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.0
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Being a bit OCD - better = need.I don't do smileys.
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Ok I will shorten it. I've got a RaceFace NW coming next week so I will give it ago.
Any advice on how much to remove, or a guide of some sort? Not done this before. Thanks.0 -
I'll allow you to pander to your OCD CD.......Oh.......cooldad wrote:Being a bit OCD - better = need.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.0 -
I run 1 x 9 with no guide and it's fine, not dropped the chain once, the only thing I would say is spend some time making sure you have a good chain line.0
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Chainline should be fine, middle position of a triple gives the best chainline for use across the full range of the cassette.0
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