Thinking of trying a 1x9 set up, will i need a device to stop the chain from jumping inside & outside of the chainring, any ideas or pictures.
Superstar XCR chainguide is what I'm using. £16.99
You will need one of these
http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=56&products_id=362
Now £13.99
Had a look good price compared to the mrp one, also i have a new middleburn chainring with ramps & pins. Should i keep it for now or get something else?
Dont get the mrp its rubbish, cheap plastic and bolts will round out quick, superstar is a lot better made
Yes thank's i wil get the superstar one.
holy what. why so cheap? is a new one coming?
If you have an unramped chainring and get the chain length right you [i]may[/i] find you don't need a chain device
E-13 SRS is agood option not the cheapest but my chain has never come off, I use a single ring with no ramps.
N Gear jump stop on inside and bash on outside;
Pic here (sorry dont know how to link) http://nwalps.fotopic.net/p66851027.html
Also use a MTB short cage rear mech which keep the chain a bit tighter.
Nice one NW Alps Jeyer aka Boz why did you go for a 1x9 set up ?
1kcove - went for the 1x9 set up as i had the bits lying around and was trying out the 29er thing for the first time, so wanted a simple bike.
Its fine for my local rides for a few hours, but im not fit enough to ride without a granny ring on proper hills!
If you have an unramped chainring and get the chain length right [b]and only ride dull smooth trails like an absolute mincing queen [/b]you may find you don't need a chain device
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if you ride rough trails or switch feet by backpedalling you may find just a top guide not enough to hold your chain on.
GW - thats what i'm wondering but hey at £13.99 a go its worth a shot!
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