1 x 10 speed?

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1 x 10 speed?
ianb2
Free Member

I am looking to run my hardtail with a 1 x 10 setup. What is peoples experience – will I need a chain guide to stop the chain coming off or as it is a hardtail as long as I run a short(ish) chain it will run OK.
If the advice is for a chain guide – any recommendations for a 10speed compatible one?

Cheers,
Ian

Posted 12 years ago

takisawa2
Full Member

The superstarcomponents one works great for £17. No problems setting up on my 10spd set-up, & not lost a chain yet. They do BB mount, & now a seat tube one, like the Paulscomponents one but 1/3 the price.

Posted 12 years ago

NWAlpsJeyerakaBoz
Free Member

I run a 1×9 set up and use an N Gear Jump stop, an unramped ring and a bash guard on the outer. Also use a medium cage rear mech and run the chain as tight as possible. Rarely get a drop since i have it set up like this. Did get the odd drop when i used a geared chainring though.

Posted 12 years ago

njee20
Free Member

Superstar guide here, never dropped the chain.

Posted 12 years ago

db
Full Member

E Thirteen XCX Chain Guide here. Tried 1×9 at Cannock this AM. Was nice but dropped the chain lots! Really ruined a nice dusty ride. Went to the bike shop and bought the XCX, fitted it and did another lap of Dog/Monkey – was great!

but guess Superstar does the same for £20 less

Posted 12 years ago

richieokeefe1
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Posted 12 years ago

Hadge
Free Member

The Superstar quide will work perfect with a hardtail or FS with travel of 100mm, as will the MRP version too. I run the Lopes MRP on my Turner 5 Spot and it’s been superb

Posted 12 years ago

auricgoldfinger
Full Member

Another vote for the MRP lopes SL chain device. Use it on my trail bike and is superb, never dropped a chain.

Posted 12 years ago