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    Right so, what is the point?

    I currently run 2×10 with no issues, my chain doesn’t fall off and I can happily use both rings. When I get really tired I can use the little ring on climbs when I want to go fast I can use the big ring.

    I have run 3 by 9/8/7/6 in the past quite happily too also without losing the chain. So why is everyone going to single ring set ups?

    Sorry just can’t see how a single ring is going to be better for riding trails that go both up and down.

    What am I missing aside for a chainguide thingy and a single ring?

    tomhoward
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    Marginally lighter, less cluttered bars, easier to fit an under bar dropper post lever, the pros do it, less maintenance, wider range cassettes mean a similar spread of gears.

    /thread

    svalgis
    Free Member

    Simplicity is the one and only reason for me.

    dsb181
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    I’d like to try it out.

    I’ve heard it makes you look cool and might help you make new friends.

    curlie467
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    Each to there own really, like every little thing that someone does.

    glasgowdan
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    Your last sentence summed it up, use of a chainguide to ensure the chain stays in place 100% on descents, plus just thinking about only one shifter is brilliant. Plus you tend to attack hills a little harder than before.

    Northwind
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    It’s basically the same appeal as singlespeed- decluttering, and taking away some easy options. Except not as terrible an idea, and still gives you proper gears for descents.

    I’ve left one bike 2×9 and the other is 1×10. Both good at different things. Riding everything in the “middle” is satisfying, right up til the point where I can’t, at which point hopefully I’m on the 2×9 bike 😉

    Chunk
    Free Member

    less cluttered and simplicity only for me, plus if I only have one up front I have to give it some which is making me fitter. Like singlespeed with errr gears 🙂

    robhenry85
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    because i’m from yorkshire i went 1*9 to save cost 😉 less bits to buy and replace when they wear

    I’ve got a full suss with 2*10 which is great for all day in the peaks/lakes etc

    but my hardtail has one ring up front because i was on a budget at the time. manly used as a winter hack for a few hours paying in the woods and local trails and it’s great for that. makes be attack the hills more and i have never NEEDED a granny ring yet, i have wanted one a few times tho 😳

    franciscobegbie
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    because i’m from yorkshire i went 1*9 to save cost

    This!
    I damaged my front shifter recently, and it would save me buying a replacement. Some **** off big hills round my way though.

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