This has probably been done to death but searching hasn’t turned much up. I’m planning on going 1×10 on a new build, but unsure what chainset I need.

Will I die if I buy a shimano chainset (SLX/Deore depending on deals), sell/keep for spare the rings and put a specific 1x ring on? Anything else I ought to know?

Cheers!

I’m running 1×10 on standard XT crank, with a Raceface unramped ring. Singlespeed type ring is best to prevent chain drops (still need a chain device though). There are now XX1 style chainrings thta help keep your chain on without the need for a chain device, i’m waiting for one to arrive in the post.

Have you got a clutched rear mech?

There is one in the post 🙂

Where did you get your XX1 style ring from?

I’ve ran a single specific ring and also a middle from the SLX crankset, no issues with either.

http://www.wolftoothcomponents.com

I’m running 1×9 on SLX cranks and shifter with a standard 36t chain ring on the middle. On the outside there’s a bashguard to stop the chain going over the top and an Ngear jump stop to prevent it falling inside.

http://n-gear.com/whatis.html

I still run standard rings and it’s always been fine. I’d just ditch the inner and outer then run the 32t it came with until it dies.

how does it not derail tho luke?

Because I have a chain device. There are still teeth on the ring, still holes in the chain. And I saved about £20 by buying a Deore ring over an E13 fancy pants one. I’ve run them since I went 1×10 3 years ago- if I see a good deal on a proper ring I’ll upgrade, but till then I’ll stick with what’s cheaper.

I have 1 x 10 on the hard-tail. SLX clutch mech and Race Face bashguard and have never dropped the chain.
Get a triple chainset so single ring sits in middle with bash in outer position. Double chainsets are much harder to convert.

I have one of these;

http://on-one.co.uk/i/q/CROOSS/on_one_stainless_chainring

I’ve recently converted from 2×10 to 1×10 by simply ditching front mech and replacing outer chainrign with bashguard. I’ve a clutch mech and so far absoltely no problems whatsoever. I don’t plan to replace the front crankset at all, unless I were to go 1×11.

Excellent stuff, thanks all. Just ordered a triple and will remove inner and outer rings – may/may not fit a bash or single ring specific once I’ve ridden it a bit.

My 1×10 setup has Deore cranks, and an e*13 Guide Ring. Never had any issues despite them by 3* cranks. When I have the money I shall be looking for some XTs though as Deore weighs a tonne.

Oh, and I’m only running a top guide (one of the hope ones with a hope bash) and an XT clutch mech.