PHIL BUYS SPORTS Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 Was thinking about something this morning, If you run a cassette 12-36 at the back and a front blade 36t Will work to drop a shifter and front derailler to save weight and still be able to ride most terrain?? Without chain slipping off on rough terrain??
Mudsimus Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 I tried it. At first the chain did slip of quite often, but after I shortened the chain to its max it stayed put.
PHIL BUYS SPORTS Posted October 1, 2009 Author Posted October 1, 2009 I tried it. At first the chain did slip of quite often' date=' but after I shortened the chain to its max it stayed put.[/quote'] You still running that Ratio? Where you able to ride most terrain? Obviously the super hilly and max speed stuff is difficult to achieve but is the weight saving worth it or does it only look cool??
Mudsimus Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 Nope..its a SS now. And the SS can ride any terrain over here.. The only hill I ride is the ramp into my garage.
PHIL BUYS SPORTS Posted October 1, 2009 Author Posted October 1, 2009 Nope..its a SS now. And the SS can ride any terrain over here.. The only hill I ride is the ramp into my garage. Ok, how did it perform, would you recommend it or not?
droo Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 1 x 9 is easy enough to set up, all you need is a chainguide (and strong legs). Most run a 32 x 11-34 with a short cage RD.
Canaris Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 what of going single speed, with a rigid fork. Mega weight savings.......
PHIL BUYS SPORTS Posted October 1, 2009 Author Posted October 1, 2009 what of going single speed' date=' with a rigid fork. Mega weight savings.......[/quote'] Had that setup, but after hitting a few hills in Howick I nearly died!!!
Canaris Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 what of going single speed' date=' with a rigid fork. Mega weight savings.......[/quote']Had that setup, but after hitting a few hills in Howick I nearly died!!! I see you are going from single speed to single wheel. Ultimate weight savings
rock Posted October 2, 2009 Posted October 2, 2009 I'm riding 1x9 11-34 at back (you'd need 10sp XX for a 36t and LOTS of money) 32t Race face single speed chainring MRP 1.X chain guide.... you do save a fair bit of weight, chain guide weighs 61g compared to a X9 front derailleur at 170g you lose 2 chain rings, a few links of chain, a shifter (at least 100-120g) some cables......think it wa sover 300g at the end of the day......
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