[Closed] Finished my 1x9 set up - sharing some pics

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

I don't if the chain stays on.

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.

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...

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That chain WILL come off.....

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.

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I_ache - the drainage on your lawn needs sorting out.

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.

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wwaswas Thats my fish pond.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

havent ridden this one off road though.

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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

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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

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

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

Aye, but it's fast!

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

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!!

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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!

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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.