1 X Front chainring offset

[Justin maltby]

I am looking to convert to a 1 x chainring and when I look at the options they offer they want to know what offset i want ie 3mm ,6mm what are they referring to ? And what do i need to take into consideration?

Thanks

 

[Zebra]

I feel you need to know whether you have a BOOST frame or a NON-boost frame as a starting point, THEN you can read up on which of the 2 would be suitable for your EXACT bike.

Boost vs. NOn- boost affects the chain line (alignment), and the various offsets ‘correct’ the alignment accordingly…

Just my limited understanding; others will reply here, and you can read further, but start with boost or non-boost understanding.

[DieselnDust]

2 hours ago, Justin maltby said:

I am looking to convert to a 1 x chainring and when I look at the options they offer they want to know what offset i want ie 3mm ,6mm what are they referring to ? And what do i need to take into consideration?

Thanks

 

what bike and what is the year model including the crank and model please