[Closed] 1x9 chain length question

Anyone?

what front ring you using?, 32T on mine and i took two links out of a full length chain, seems to work fine, chain and mech not over stretched at the extremes, connex chain though, dunno if chains all start the same length though (sram/shimano etc)

easiest thing to do is just try out a length, you can always add/remove a link

EDIT:rear mech is standard xt length, not short cage

Chain around chain ring and largest rear sprocket, missing out the derailleur, then plus three links and a Powerlink. Feed chain through the derailleur and then join the chain - you should find that the derailleur cage adds some tension. If not, remove two links.

If you have a suspension frame, you should, after joining the chain as described above, remove the shock and confirm that the suspension can travel fully without being impeded by the chain/derailleur reaching full tension.

RD - im using a 32T front ring. Im guessing because im using a short cage rear mech then i could get away with a shorter chain? I think i'll have to experiment with this.

i would think so, look what the rear mech looks like when at the extremes on a 3x9 middle position, as long as it looks the same on 1x9 it'll be fine

RD - cheeky question - dont suppose you have a spare 29er tyre i could borrow until early next week?

CRC only delivered one and cant really get on with my 29er build over the BH now.... 😐

i've got a couple of 29.3 bonty's, quite narrow (2.0) and very summer orientated

tyres are at home but i'm in Warwick though

Ah - no worries then. Any luck the other tyre should turn up Tuesday.

edit that, i've just found them in the garage in Warwick, if they are any good to you you're welcome to pick them up, probably won't be back till tues (unless i ride with matt over the weekend)

RD - will drop you an email.

my xt shadow long cage doesnt mind a bit of extra tension in a 32/11-34 set up. so far so good.