Originally Posted by
Ron Damon
Well, it really depends, Grouch. I wouldn't be so categorical. Some have paraded RD as virtual grappling hooks sadly trailing their rigs while another has shown a worst case scenario of no less than 5cm of ground clearance, with no chain or RD tire rub. Not all large cogset 1x builds are the same, and some builders are more measured and savvy than others, achieving credible, transparent results.
I agree. What I was trying to convey with my post, like the other comments, is, "This is something to be cautious about, which might otherwise be missed if you are a newbie, if it works for you, great." Definitely both are possible. Having a front derailleur braze-on makes that especially so, and you can always leave it unused, at zero penalty. Whereas, having no FD braze-on, makes it a heavier lift, if you decide to go that way (notably, with a FAT seat tube and further thickness added by FD clamped adaptor, derailleur could not go in far enough for the inner ring, I had to do mods that are beyond a newbie's ability).
I especially like the looks of that Origami Bull; Disc brakes, nice 36h 3X wheels, and comes with a FD braze-on, $500. That's one day's work and less than $100 in parts from being the bike I would want. Only concern is combo of disc brakes and QR axles.