For all the Weight Weenie MTBer's

[MTB0007]

I would like some more info on 1-speed rear - Maybe a good idea to fit on my Big Hit??????/

[Flowta]

 

A lot of guys in the US and UK run 1 x 9.

 

Personally I rarely ever get out of the middle ring up or down. (In Tokai at least)

Just changed from a 32 to a 36 middle ring' date=' so it is a bit tougher but then again I only have a 11-32 on the back. (will put a 11-34 on when I can afford it).

Haven't taken the small chainring off as it is my back-up for when I'm stuffed and also not sure what to do with the dual control shifters

 

 

1x10 will work but as said already it is expensive. but it does make more sense in  terms gear ratios (Sram xx being 11-36 at the back). It will allow you to have a bigger chainring up front allowing a similar low gear as one would have in the middle ring now, and a better high gear.

 

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I meant with regards to having a 1x9 or 1x10

 

9 speed has 11-34 max for the cassette

10 speed has 11-36 for the cassette

 

in other words you have an extra sprocket on the back

 

 

[Flowta]

 

I would like some more info on 1-speed rear - Maybe a good idea to fit on my Big Hit??????/

 

You mean singlespeed?

 

You would still need a derailleur or something to keep the tension on the chain throughout the suspension travel

 

Something like this

 

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/yess-chain-tensioner-2008.html (best looking)

 

or you can use an old derailleur. (cheapest)

 

[Weight Weenie]

I'd definitely do it if we had more XC racing in SA, but it's mostly marathon with very few XC races, so I wouldn't do it having only one bike at the moment..

[MTB Kid]

for XC racing it will work well and the single speed guys could also use this.

What would they retail for?

 

US Retail is $50 so probably around R 400 to R 500 in SA incl VAT.

[Iwan Kemp]

He who is called Julien Absalon can get away with using that' date=' us mere mortals will probably bust a knee-cap, pull an ITB and pop a vein in the forehead.[/quote']

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the very least!

[Aurora]

If you are going to bring them in, you might want to do it in the XC season.

[techguy]

How much? cuz I saw this a few months back on absalon and sam achultz's bike, I want one for my 1x9...

 

EDIT suppose Ishould scroll up first...

techguy2009-11-23 08:19:05

[Racer X]

I love the concept, I've been training on a 1 x 9 setup for a couple of months now. Running a 34 up front a a 11/34 at the rear. Great for building up strength. A the moment I've been using a bastardised front derailleur as a chain guide. Must admit thought Absolon was on an MRP though. Be keen to get an E13 unit though.

 

Strange this, we seem to have gone from 27 gears to 18 to 9 and then back up to 10. Simplicity is obviously king.

[Santa C]

He who is called Julien Absalon can get away with using that' date=' us mere mortals will probably bust a knee-cap, pull an ITB and pop a vein in the forehead.[/quote']

 

Agreed

[MTB Kid]

Must admit thought Absolon was on an MRP though. Be keen to get an E13 unit though.

 

Not so sure: e13 have issued a press release that he was using their product and also sent this pic: