[Closed] Best 1x9 setup

On my Cotic Soul - I run slx cranks, e13 33T front, SRAM 11-36 at the back. X9 shifter and rear mech.

11-34 cassette.
E13 34 tooth ring.
E13 XCX ST guide.
Sorted.
It is on the race bike though.

I've just got a sunline chainguide and it seems good so far. Has a spring loaded roller bit to prevent it from getting bent on any big hits which I thought was a nice touch. Cheap as well. Only "problem" is that it requires a bash guard to work.

On the Soul:
11-36 XT cassette (10spd)
Superstar BB-mount guide
Renthal 32t ring

On the BFe:
11-34 XT cassette (9sd)
Straitline silent guide+bash
32t On-One steel ring

Soul:

XT 11-34 9 spd
XTR or old XT mech
E-thirteen 32T G Ring
N-Gear jump stop and BBG Bash
SLX 170 cranks - double and bash versions
KMC Chain

Normal cranks, FSA unramped chainring, MRP 1x guide, job done

There's no black art to it.

I use

Shimano 11-34 cassette
34t chainring (Unramped, can't remember which brand)-but may change back to a 32t next time for a slightly lower bottom gear for long hills.
DIY Aluminium 'bashring'
Jumpstop + Blackspire Stinger to keep the chain on

Blackspire Badger FR (170mm) cranks
Blackspire Uno Veloce 34t unramped chainring
Shimano E-type bottom bracket
Superstar XCR upper chain device
Shimano XTR medium-cage rear mech with KCNC jockeywheels
Shimano Dura Ace bar-end shifter (my 1x9 is a drop bar monster crosser)
SRAM cassette
Clarks braided cable set

Make sure you get a proper single ring chainring without ramps so the chain doesn't fall off.

I use MRP 1.Xs on a number of bikes. They are excellent.

GB

You'll also need to practice your pushing if you do any 'proper' mtbing, can't beat a granny when it goes steep and long.

oh yes, and I use a fairly short cage XT mech.

BFe.

SRAM PG970 11-34 cassette (9spd).
X9 short cage deraillueur.
SRAM PC991 (I think) chain.
Blackspire 34T unramped chainring.
Raceface Ride AM cranks and bashring.
Superstar Plasma chain device.
SRAM X9 twist shifter.

slainte 😀 rob

have a look here... http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-1x9-chainring-for-xc-and-marathon-races

11x36, med cage xt rear mech, 32t middleburn uno chainring with paul's chainkeeper.

Thanks all you guys for the help.

Cheers 😛

jumpstop and BBG bash, survived the rockiness of Coed-y-brenin without the chain coming off, light and completely silent too