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  • 36t bash with 32t n/w 1×10?
  • makecoldplayhistory
    Free Member

    I’ve just got everything for my 1×10 conversion (currently 3×9).

    Everything except the single ring bolts.

    I’m tempted to go for a single + bash to a) save my shins and calves from puncture wounds* b) I got a deal on a blue n/w ring but have a green bike**

    Can I run a 36t bash with a 32t N/W? Will it look ridiculous? Will it cause problems? I ask having looked at the classifieds and 36t bash rings are all I’ve seen for sale.

    Thanks

    *although maybe this isn’t a problem if the chain’s always on the the ring

    **I’m a tart… deal with it 🙂

    scruff
    Free Member

    * its not a problem, and as they are generally smaller you bash them less. My 2x w/38t bash was very bashed, not properly smacked my 32t NW (yet). Also keeping them clean really helps with chain crunchyness and longevity so without a bash you can scrub a NW clean reet quick.

    robinlaidlaw
    Free Member

    I don’t really think there’s any need for a bash on a 1x set-up. The spiky and bendable teeth of the ring are covered by the less spiky and much harder chain, plus, as above it’ll be small and therefore pretty high up. I reckon it’s just adding back some of the weight advantage that going 1x gives you.

    andysmiff1
    Free Member

    Makecoldplayhistory

    I think I’ve got a black alloy Raceface 32 bash in the garage that’s not being used?

    I’ll take a look in a bit – let me know if you are interested?

    VanHalen
    Full Member

    shurely the chain cant stay on when you crash? or is it that good? you are not likely to stab yourself with a chainring unless you are crashing or really stupid?

    i`ve got excellent chainring scars above my elbow and on my calf that the kids think were caused by me wrestling a lion. the truth is less exciting.

    monkeyfiend
    Free Member

    Chainring scar on elbow here too, OTB and the chain was on the middle ring of a triple setup.
    Perhaps all would have been well if I had a 1×10 or a bash guard?

    The more pointy bits the better as chicks dig scars*

    *except mine, apparently.

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