if you run a 1x9 (or 1x8) you need a bash to keep the chain from falling off the outside and a chain guide/watcher or w/e to keep it from falling off the inside, otherwise you have to use a front derail with the limit screws locking it where you want it. So you should prolly get somthin that is able to take a bash ring. If you run it ss it doesn't matter but if you wanna be able to change later w/o spending as much... besides bash rings are great anyway. I think the stylo mentioned above comes with a bash in the ss version, the fsa v drive ss seems nice if you wanna spend a little more. I think most mtb ss cranks come with a bash nowadays
Last edited by sirtigersalot; 02-02-09 at 10:09 AM.