Converting my Giant Anthem to a single single front ring?
morgan.349
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Converting my Giant Anthem to a single speed
I've noticed that for 95% of riding I only seem to use the middle ring on my chainset on my Anthem. For climbing I use the big ring on the back and fast stuff I drop it down. I hardly ever seem to drop it down to the little ring at the front or big ring.
I'm thinking that if I converted the front to just having a single ring - essentially giving me just 9 gears, that would be good in terms of weight, and I guess, simplicity.
I mainly ride singletrack stuff and just got into xc racing (southern xc/1st gear rampage) so the weight thing makes sense.
What I don't know is how I go about converting to a single ring at the front - What do i need to buy/keep?
Many thanks
I've noticed that for 95% of riding I only seem to use the middle ring on my chainset on my Anthem. For climbing I use the big ring on the back and fast stuff I drop it down. I hardly ever seem to drop it down to the little ring at the front or big ring.
I'm thinking that if I converted the front to just having a single ring - essentially giving me just 9 gears, that would be good in terms of weight, and I guess, simplicity.
I mainly ride singletrack stuff and just got into xc racing (southern xc/1st gear rampage) so the weight thing makes sense.
What I don't know is how I go about converting to a single ring at the front - What do i need to buy/keep?
Many thanks
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Take off the outer and inner rings, front mech and shifter. You will need a chain guide to keep the chain on, or maybe keep the front mech.0
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so I can use the same chainset / crankset ?
(I have these: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=31177 )0 -
Yep, the rings just unbolt. A specific single speed front ring would work better as has no shifting pins. Can also shorten chain slightly. The BB spacers can be used to adjust chainline.0
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Is it best to line up with the central sprocket, or is there a better position?0
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If your stuff is new then buy a ss specific front ring and use that as you won't need a chain guide.0
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You will usually still need a chain guide (or locked off front mech) even with an SS specific front ring, mine jumped off in road use with Shimano SS front on my 1x9 commuter.
SimonCurrently 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
