I've officially converted my bike to a 1x9 I've had it long enough to realize I'm never gonna need the big ring on the 29'er and I haven't had a little ring on my bikes in years...I rode it yesterday at Hartshorne and really like how much smoother the drivetrain feels and of course, it's a lot quieter...I'll post some pics later...-Jim.
Surprised to hear you never use your big ring Jim.
Surprised to hear you never use your big ring Jim.
Jim,
So if you already have a bashguard, then all you need is that guide attached to your frame? What's that guide called? That's a pretty sweet, simple setup. The guides I've heard other people talking about seemed a lot more complex.
Jim,
So if you already have a bashguard, then all you need is that guide attached to your frame? What's that guide called? That's a pretty sweet, simple setup. The guides I've heard other people talking about seemed a lot more complex.
Obviously if you don't need it, I sure as hell don't.
I was thinking of converting my hardtail into a 1x9.
I'm thinking of a 34 chainring, with a 34-11 on the back. Good or no? Should I run a 36 ring instead?
I can use a short-cage SRAM with a 34/36 x 34-11 setup, right?
I was thinking of converting my hardtail into a 1x9.
Mainly for two reasons:
1) Simplicity, weight, etc
2) Part of my quest to make my bike DJ-capable
#2 being just a part of what I'm planning to do. I'm also looking at shorter stems, new other parts, etc.
I'm thinking of a 34 chainring, with a 34-11 on the back. Good or no? Should I run a 36 ring instead?
I can use a short-cage SRAM with a 34/36 x 34-11 setup, right?
2) Part of my quest to make my bike DJ-capable
the big name guys who arent are a 29 hardail are riding for companies that dont have a 29 in their product line.