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Thrown together a "Bitsa" from the spares box. I did intend on having a clear out but cant face Filthbay.

So now have a fairly light rigid 26er. Would most likely make a decent ride for taking the kids out after the recent retirement of a Cannondale Jekyl.
The question being: what chance of getting 1X9 working with no thick/thin, no clutch mech or chain guide? All I have is a unramped front ring and a Hope bash. Am I wasting my time? Should I either spend some money or fit a front mech and granny ring?


 
Posted : 30/09/2014 8:35 am
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I've got about 3-4 front mechs if you want one mate.


 
Posted : 30/09/2014 8:38 am
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zero unless you want to spend the whole time gently peddling on tarmac.
Dont you have an old front mech you can use? - all you need is a top guide


 
Posted : 30/09/2014 8:39 am
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You could always screw in the travel adjuster screws on the rear mech and turn it into 1x7 or 1x6?


 
Posted : 30/09/2014 8:42 am
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Cheers for the offer but I have a literal bag of front mechs from my rainy day clear out that never happened.
I think I might just buy a top guide if you think that is all I will require.
I was just wondering as a quick ride round the garden, including some steps and a few trialsy moves, resulted in chain staying intact.


 
Posted : 30/09/2014 8:46 am
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I tried it without anything once and it was a nightmare - constantly falling off. Front mech / top guide solves everything.


 
Posted : 30/09/2014 8:53 am