sunrace MTB derailleur UPDATED!! 1x12

[Allrounder]

Hi gents and ladies

 

So with a number of the 1X guys using the Sunrace cassette with good things to say, I have a question

 

How are the derailers? Can you use it on a 1x system?

 

If I want to put a mtb togehter for MTB riding (not racing) like bottelary hills, meerendal, jonkers etc would it suffice? And of course the trans baviaans, and maybe trans karoo?

 

 

If not, why not?

 

I want to put another sponsor bike togehter, but also keep costs in mind. 

 

Does sunrace make shifters??

 

Edited November 6, 2018 by Allrounder

[BaGearA]

only know about the cheap 7sd, 8sd, 9 spd ones

 

and they work well we've replaced many broken mechs with sunrace options and have not had any issues yet.

[Allrounder]

can 1x9 work?

[Fox3]

Is this too expensive?

 

https://www.rapide.co.za/product/sram-nx-1-x-11-rear-derailleur/

[Fox3]

How about this?

 

https://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/shimano-slx-m7000-gs-11-spd-rear-derailer

[BaGearA]

can 1x9 work?

They don't have clutches tho , so maybe a chain guide or some kind of tensioning device

[Allrounder]

Is this too expensive?

 

https://www.rapide.co.za/product/sram-nx-1-x-11-rear-derailleur/

O my... How could I have forgotten about Rapide!!

[Eugene]

Sunrace stuff are pretty entry level. They seem to be rebranded Microshift, but they should do the job quite well.

 

They are distributed by Two Wheel Trading (Momsen) in SA. Maybe ask them if the derailleurs will work on a 1x system.

[Thermophage]

Sunrace stuff are pretty entry level. They seem to be rebranded Microshift, but they should do the job quite well.

 

They are distributed by Two Wheel Trading (Momsen) in SA. Maybe ask them if the derailleurs will work on a 1x system.

If by "entry level" (for their cassettes at least) you mean...

• shift as well or better than shimano
• last at least as long
• better tooth progression
• looks better

Then yes

Edited December 11, 2017 by Thermophage

[Allrounder]

You can now go 1x12 with sunrace. 

 

Still waiting for pricing, but you can get your chain, shifter, cassette and derailer from them. 

[Allrounder]

http://www.sunrace.com/en/products/mz-12-speed 

[AfricaMike]

Busy having a Sunrace 1x12 conversion done by Northcliff Cycles....from Shimano XT 3x9.  Sunrace shifter, front blade, rear casette, derailleur, chain, etc.....will let you know my impressions in a week or two......

[Allrounder]

Busy having a Sunrace 1x12 conversion done by Northcliff Cycles....from Shimano XT 3x9.  Sunrace shifter, front blade, rear casette, derailleur, chain, etc.....will let you know my impressions in a week or two......

Can you pm me the prices please?

[Tatt]

Cactus can you post the prices here if possible?

 

I was just looking at the Sunrace groupset over the weekend thinking ot would be a fantastic option.

 

Tom

[AfricaMike]

The shop has quoted me 'about R5k'....I'll be a little more specific when I collect it from them tomorrow or thursday

[AfricaMike]

Initial impressions....picked the bike up yesterday.  Including the front chainring (strangely excluded from the 'conversion kit) and a new BB (apparently my previous one was shot) and including labour set me back a very reasonable (I think...) R4,890

 

So i spent an hour on the bike last night and then again this morning...remember my reference is 3x9 XT so my views are by no means expert....just an ordinary bloke on a bike.....

 

The Sunrace 1x12 kit looks like a seriously good quality product.  If you're expecting it to look like chinese junk you're going to be disappointed.  i was very surprised by the build quality.  my son works on CNC machines all day - even he was impressed.   the ride is going to take a bit of getting used to.  Initially I was all over the place finding the right gear but after a short while is started to feel natural.  It's plain wierd not having a shifter under my left thumb.  I chose to have a 34t chainring fitted and for the very short amount of riding I have done I think my choice was right.....

 

So far so good - looking forward to the weekend......