SomeBloke Posted June 8, 2013 Share On a bit of an injury break at the moment so seems like a good time to start fiddling with the bike. It's a Meta 5.5 currently setup as a 3x9 but I'd like to drop it to a 1x9 for the sake of simplicity. Is that a reasonable idea or is 2x9 a better fit for AM? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126679-1-or-2-chainring-setup-for-am/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted June 8, 2013 Share Not a bad idea but 2x9 with a bashing is ideal. I run 1x9 with a 34t in front and it can get pretty tough at times. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126679-1-or-2-chainring-setup-for-am/#findComment-1942844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted June 8, 2013 Share I had a 1*10 on the EG with a 34. Have now converted to 2*10 with bash. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126679-1-or-2-chainring-setup-for-am/#findComment-1942848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeBloke Posted June 8, 2013 Share Not a bad idea but 2x9 with a bashing is ideal. I run 1x9 with a 34t in front and it can get pretty tough at times. Even for Enduros? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126679-1-or-2-chainring-setup-for-am/#findComment-1942856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted June 8, 2013 Share I'll tell you next month. I can imagine the proper ones being a bit tough with 1x9 or 1x10 XX1 however Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and VicanZA 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126679-1-or-2-chainring-setup-for-am/#findComment-1942875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted June 8, 2013 Share Get a 2x10 crank with bash and run it with your 9 speed system.Chainline is so much sweeter than running 2 rings on a 3x9 crankFrom what I've heard the 9speed FD and shifter should work fine with some tweaking on a 2x10 crank Audible Anarchy 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126679-1-or-2-chainring-setup-for-am/#findComment-1942877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad bout mtb Posted June 8, 2013 Share imo I run a 1x9 with 32 tooth with a 11-32 and its fine for the riding in Gauteng you could even do a 11-34 if you really need less than a 1:1 ratio. Extra info my bike is about 13-14kg and i weigh around 70-75kg if that influences your decision Edited June 8, 2013 by mad bout mtb Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126679-1-or-2-chainring-setup-for-am/#findComment-1942887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeBloke Posted June 8, 2013 Share imo I run a 1x9 with 32 tooth with a 11-32 and its fine for the riding in Gauteng you could even do a 11-34 if you really need less than a 1:1 ratio. Extra info my bike is about 13-14kg and i weigh around 70-75kg if that influences your decision That helps, roughly my weight division as well Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126679-1-or-2-chainring-setup-for-am/#findComment-1942906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayleyearth Posted June 8, 2013 Share The gearing won't help anything if you don't stay on the bike... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126679-1-or-2-chainring-setup-for-am/#findComment-1943018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted June 8, 2013 Share Have a 38/26 setup on my AM dualsus and single tooth 34 on my AM hardtail. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126679-1-or-2-chainring-setup-for-am/#findComment-1943031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeBloke Posted June 8, 2013 Share The gearing won't help anything if you don't stay on the bike... The bike was on top of me when I woke up so technically I never left it, just mixed the positions up a bit. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126679-1-or-2-chainring-setup-for-am/#findComment-1943043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
braailegend Posted June 9, 2013 Share I dont like front dérailleurs, but I rarely ride all the way up, but do fine with a 1x9 (34t)in most situatiuons. I try and get to the top with least amount of effort so the real riding can begin. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126679-1-or-2-chainring-setup-for-am/#findComment-1943786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted June 10, 2013 Share The only concern I have with my 2x10 setup on my Titus is that because I have a bashring, the FD has to be high enough on the seattube to not hit that bash which then causes chainrub on the bottom of the the FD cage when in "granny" and one of the smaller rings on the cassette. I just have to be aware of that when I ride. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126679-1-or-2-chainring-setup-for-am/#findComment-1944458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted June 10, 2013 Share The only concern I have with my 2x10 setup on my Titus is that because I have a bashring, the FD has to be high enough on the seattube to not hit that bash which then causes chainrub on the bottom of the the FD cage when in "granny" and one of the smaller rings on the cassette. I just have to be aware of that when I ride. That's weird you shouldn't have a problem like that. Are you using a 3x or 2X FD? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126679-1-or-2-chainring-setup-for-am/#findComment-1945724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted June 10, 2013 Share A 2xFD with 26/36 rings. It was worse with a 24! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126679-1-or-2-chainring-setup-for-am/#findComment-1945744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted June 10, 2013 Share A 2xFD with 26/36 rings. It was worse with a 24! Could be the through of the 2xFD not being designed to accomodate the bashring (I stand corrected though) Currently running a 38/26 setup with no problem (have taken the bashguard off now, but was working with one before) Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126679-1-or-2-chainring-setup-for-am/#findComment-1945767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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