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Bought Abigale another frame with a view of using her old bike as the doner for the parts
Old bike has double and bash XT 10 speed setup on front with a front mech and the rest is XT 10 speed. It hasnt been fitted to the bike that long and was an upgrade from 9 speed.
Just found out that the new frame dosnt have the facility for a front mech fitting.
Can the front be run on a single ring and if so what do I need, will the gearing be ok with out the small front ring.
Do I need to change everything and if so what to.
Any help and suggestions will be appreciated
Plenty of articles on t'internet if you do a search. Here's one: http://m.bikeradar.com/gear/article/workshop-how-to-convert-your-mountain-bike-to-1x9-or-2x9-gearing-29342/
What is the frame? Are you sure it can't have a front mech?
Its a 2014 S Works Enduro
IMO 1x10 is the way forward however if you wanted a front mech I'm sure a e-type would work. Not sure about press fit though
At the moment its running a 32/24 front with a 36/11 rear with a clutch mech. Will I just get away with a new front ring and whats the best size.