Thinking of going 1X9
04-22-06 | 06:38 PM
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Thinking of going 1X9
On my ETSX. I never use the granny or big ring. So most likely can benifit from getting rid of the weight/complexity of the 2 "extra" rings and front der/shifter. How do I go about sizing the chain tho?
04-22-06 | 06:46 PM
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What?? Don't you work at a shop? I would think the manager would'nt have to ask that on a forum.
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04-22-06 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mtnbiker66
What?? Don't you work at a shop? I would think the manager would'nt have to ask that on a forum.
04-22-06 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by vw addict
On my ETSX. I never use the granny or big ring. So most likely can benifit from getting rid of the weight/complexity of the 2 "extra" rings and front der/shifter. How do I go about sizing the chain tho?
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04-22-06 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by vw addict
Bwahahahahaha, I know how to size a chain. Didn't know if there was a "trick" with 1X9 specifically. I figure I'll make it as short as I can so I'll be that much lighter.
Why would it be any different? You just size the chain based on your longest "potential" chain combo.
04-22-06 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by never
Why would it be any different?
04-22-06 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ponchotempest
You will want either a singlespeed chainring or a chainguide for the front though. The chain will really like to hop off of a ring that is ramped and pinned for shifting.
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