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hi all
just made the decision to build up a commuter rather than just swapping the wheels over on the one bike. Picking up a Hardrock frame at the weekend and planning on a 1x9 setup and an on-one carbon fork.
few questions...
I found an old XTR BB and chainset that i'll want to use. will this be ok as a 1x9 and will i need something to keep the chain in order? Also, ill be running a roadie cassette so will chain length be a problem if i just keep the big ring?
Also, brakes. I want to run discs F&R but dont want to spend stupid money. what would you suggest and are there good deals to be had on your suggestions?
Cheers,
Morgs
forgot to say - need to be 6-bolt rotors....no centre-lock here!!
Ooooh, I dunno, could make various worthwhile suggestions here...
But you'll only ignore me and buy Hope anyway! 😉
I'd go for the cheapest hydraulic shimano brakes from Rose Bikes or Woolly Hat Shop.
BBG bash guard and a jump stop should cover things.
mboy- lol!! for a work hack I'm not spending that kind of money!!
cheers tron - will check them out
you should be fine running a 1x9 set up so long as you choose the right size ring for your chainset. i would suggest a 36t ring. if the middle ring on the chainset is this size and in good nock then just use that. i would recommend you remove the outer ring and replace it with a bashguard to stop the chain ring from eating your pants though. something like a dMR ringthing or similar should do the trick. you should be able to pick one up for about £15-20.
as for brakes see if there is anyone on STW flogging a pair or failing that have a look on e-bay...you should be able to grab a decent pair of shimano disc brakes for about £20...but if you want new ones again go for shimano as they would give you the best value for money in terms of cost, weight and performance.
mboy- lol!! for a work hack I'm not spending that kind of money!!
LOL, just on some Pro2's on Stans rims for the wheels though! 😉
Picked them up today. They look so pretty....
Go nice with the xtr chainset lol