Thread: Converted to 1X, do I still need my front derailleur?
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Old 10-17-18 | 03:34 PM
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With my 2x I have never noticed the chain try to jump off either chainring by itself, so I don't see the need for a front deraiileur with 1x on a road bike.
Perhaps mtn biking or cyclocross would have enough bouncing etc to cause a chain jump.
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