Am going for a 1x9 speed on the commuter does anybody have any recomendations for chainguides and set up advice
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mike
Probably wont need anything. I've been running 1x9 for 2 years on my MTB and the chain's never dropped once
ditto that
off road I use a cheap fsa bashguard
[url] http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/FSA_104_PCD_Polycarbonate_Bash_Ring/5360019809/ [/url]
and an N-gear jump stop on the inside.
Here's mine. Nothing on at all. Just make sure the chain is tight, oh and use a short cage derailleur and you should be fine
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A front mech?
As others say, you'll probably get away with it, but you can use an E Thirteen SRS. I have one on a 1x9 DH hardtail and it works really well.
I use an unramped chainring in a 1x9 setup on my commuter - no chain device needed.