Narrow-Wide still needed?
05-28-23, 08:55 AM
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Narrow-Wide still needed?
Just replaced my RD with Shimano Deore RD-5120 that has the clutch......will I still need a Narrow-Wide chainring on 1X setup?
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05-28-23, 11:08 AM
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The easiest thing is to replace the 1X with 2X and ditch the clutch. Better shifting and fewer worries. In addition, you won't look like a slave to fashion.
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05-28-23, 11:21 AM
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I've done 1x or SS for that matter with regular chainrings without any problems. But if I were to do a new 1x/SS build I'd opt for narrow wide.
05-28-23, 06:16 PM
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Just try it and see how it goes.
05-28-23, 06:23 PM
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Do you plan on using one of your current chainrings? If not, there is no reason not use a narrow wide one for better chain retention. Look at what happened to Primoz Roglic in stage 20 of this year's Giro. He dropped his chain and it could have cost him the win
05-28-23, 09:45 PM
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It won't hurt anything and it doesn't necessarily cost more so I would do it. On my commuter hybrid parts bike I built I ended up using a Race Face NW chainring and my chain has never come off and I don't worry about it though I don't have a clutched derailleur as Shimano in the 8 speed era had not come up with it yet.
I would rather just have it and not need it then to have to buy another chainring unless converting a previous set up in which case I guess it doesn't matter you can try it and see and if not you can get a chainring.
I would rather just have it and not need it then to have to buy another chainring unless converting a previous set up in which case I guess it doesn't matter you can try it and see and if not you can get a chainring.
06-02-23, 12:13 AM
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It'll improve chain retention significantly. If you need to buy a chainring anyways, buy narrow wide. If you already have a SS ring (no shift gates etc) might as well give it a shot and see how it does under your riding style.
