Hi,
After a bit of advice please. Thinking of doing some solos / Kielder 100 etc next year and gonna build up a 29er for it. Thinking about running a 1x9 set up. Never seem to use the big ring on the front and managed to get all the way round Llandegla on Sunday only using the middle ring.
So if I was to set up the 29er as a 1x9 what do I need to think about? Here's a few questions:
1. Do I run a standard cassette on the back? Up to 34T?
2. Do I run a standard chain?
3. What size chainring do you run on the front - is there somewhere in 22/32 teeth?
4. Do I need any special cranks / chainring?
5. Can I run a short cage rear mech?
6. Do I need an external BB?
7. Anything else to bear in mind?
Probably gonna build up a Scandal for the job...
Thanks in advance 🙂
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Just spotted that. Thanks Alex
the only thing i would bear in mind that probably isnt in the other thread is the gearing changes for bigger wheels. i dunno what to suggest because i wouldnt touch a wagon wheeler with someone elses barge pole but im sure some nichemonger will help you out. 😛
Thanks for that - will post on the other thread...