Finished my 1x9 set up - sharing some pics

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Finished my 1x9 set up - sharing some pics

26 posts & 18 voices | Started 4 months ago by tetsujin | Latest reply from steve_b77

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tetsujin - Member

Hey all.

Thought I would share my pics of my 1x9 set up I did at the weekend on my 2010 Boardman Pro HT.

Was pretty easy actually.

I fitted a New SLX crank and bottom bracket along with a Blackspire 32t chainring and a KMC X9l gold chain.

I thought it would need a chaindevice but after a test ride of about 10 miles and hitting a flight of steps on a foot bridge the chain didn't come off and the ride was flawless.

I did not use the 'add two links method' of setting the chain length, I just looped it on the two largest rings and looped through the rear mech and decided what tension I was happy for the rear mech to be in at that position. Works a treat.

Anybody else recently done a 1x9/10 set up?

Would be nice to see.

Posted 4 months ago #
scunny - Member

You will definitely, definitely need to put a chain device on there.

Posted 4 months ago #
tetsujin - Member

I don't if the chain stays on.

Posted 4 months ago #
passtherizla - Member

I finished my 1x9 late last year, its been great, but has recently started dropping its chain for no good reason, so had a spare front mech, slapped that on and its now been fine, thinking about just sticking the shifter, cable and granny ring on though.

Posted 4 months ago #
wwaswas - Member

Did this recently with a 36tooth front ring and 32 max back. Not tried without a chain device, tbh. I've been riding singlespeed a lot recently so it doesn't feel too bad climbing...

Posted 4 months ago #
neil853 - Member

That chain WILL come off.....

Posted 4 months ago #
I_Ache - Member

As we are all showing off here is my 1x9 its been like this for about a year now and my previous bike was 1x9 too. Infact I was on 1x8 back in the day when I could jump.

I need a full chain device as my chain was all over the place with just a bodged front derailleur. I think FS bikes are more in need of a chain device because the back wheel moves around causing chain growth/shrinkage issues.

P1000890 by i_ache, on Flickr

IMG_0021 by i_ache, on Flickr

Posted 4 months ago #
wwaswas - Member

I_ache - the drainage on your lawn needs sorting out.

Posted 4 months ago #
lostboysaint - Member

I run a 34 front (Middleburn SS ring) and a 11-34 cassette and for a long while didn't bother with any retention and had no issues whatsoever. I've notw stuck a BB mounted Superstar top guide on, as one of my friends with a similar set up on his Felt was having issues and I still have no problems. I think the difference is that my chainring is SS specific so has no ramps or pins on the teeth and therefore when the chain is angled from top or bottom of the block and also slapping around a bit there's no "help" for it to jump off.

Posted 4 months ago #
kiwijohn - Member

Posted 4 months ago #
I_Ache - Member

wwaswas Thats my fish pond.

Posted 4 months ago #
Scamper - Member

If you indeed find you need a chain device, something cheap can work - go for a Jump Stop and BBG bashguard, perhaps.

Posted 4 months ago #
atlaz - Member

Mine. Has a chain device on now, this was just taken before I rode to get some lunch when I'd just finished it and wanted to check the chainline etc before putting the guide on.

Posted 4 months ago #
spanishfly - Member

There is nothing more guarantee'ed that the chain will come off when you are putting most power on your cranks, a poodle around a lake is no test.

I hope your A&E/Dentist is close by.

Posted 4 months ago #
martymac - Member

back in the day i ran 1x7 for about 18 months with no chain device, never had a chain issue at all.
although, i will say, in those days there were no ramps/ cutaways on the ring to help shifting.
ive been running 1x9 for a few months now on a hardtail with no chain device, no issues at all (new slx 32t ring)
havent ridden this one off road though.
its not gauranteed to come off.
it might do, it might not.

Posted 4 months ago #
ncfenwick - Member

I use Jump Stop and bashguard. A fancy chain device wont protect the underside your chainring

Posted 4 months ago #
I_Ache - Member

My fancy chain device does. The bash guard is included. E:13 LG!+ guards have a bash plate that bolts to the back plate that will protect your chainring too.

Posted 4 months ago #
njee20 - Member

havent ridden this one off road though.

I'd definitely get a guide on there. £15 for a Superstar one, and if it goes as you put the power down it could be very unpleasnt indeed!

Here's my 1x10

Posted 4 months ago #
tetsujin - Member

There is nothing more guarantee'ed that the chain will come off when you are putting most power on your cranks, a poodle around a lake is no test.

I didn't take the bike for 'a poodle around a lake' as you put it! It was a mix of road/path and forest plus a set of steps (as I said) something I normally dont ride on my route, to test the chain.

Thanks for your concern though about my safety.

I did have a e13 XCX chain device (BB mounted) but could not get alignment right with it so decided not to use it.

Went to get a Pauls Device but as there in the states they where out of stock so am awaiting one of them.

But I do know that at the moment, its stays on, even when pushed with 'a poodle around a lake'. hahaha

Posted 4 months ago #
firestarter - Member

Jesus njee Ive just been sick a bit in my mouth lol

Posted 4 months ago #
njee20 - Member

Jesus njee Ive just been sick a bit in my mouth lol

Aye, but it's fast!

Posted 4 months ago #
pistonbroke - Member

njee, couldn't quite place it, is it a Trek?

Posted 4 months ago #
althepal - Member

Some sort of active camouflage going on there? Nice tho.
Quite fancy doing this for some weight saving but would prob need to start with 2 rings on the frOnt due to my chronic lack of fitness!!

Posted 4 months ago #
firestarter - Member

Posted 4 months ago #
njee20 - Member

njee, couldn't quite place it, is it a Trek?

Not sure to be honest, never looked closely enough!

Quite fancy doing this for some weight saving but would prob need to start with 2 rings on the frOnt due to my chronic lack of fitness!!

I'd run doubles for years prior to going for a 1x10, and probably still would on a less 'racey' bike. Chuff all weight saving doing that, but it can give more usable ratios if (like me) you find 22t too small, and 44t too big. I run a 36t with 11-36, if anything I'd have slightly more top end for the road, but I'm not man enough for a 38t ring!

Posted 4 months ago #
steve_b77 - Member

Here's mine,

I'm running a 32t un-ramped RF ring with a M-Part XC BB guide and a 12-36 cassette out back. Pretty much fine for everything bar really steep climbs.

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