Comments on: 1×9 and Feeling Fine http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/1x9-and-feeling-fine/ Mountain bike news, trails, travels, and dirt. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:04:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: RidingPastor http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/1x9-and-feeling-fine/comment-page-1/#comment-13829 RidingPastor Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:32:54 +0000 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=13816#comment-13829 Recently I rode a trail and rode my smallest and my biggest gear in the front. So I am not sure I would like a 1x9. however that said most times I ride middle and sometimes small (when I am exhausted) I think a 2x9 or 2x10 would be intriguing. Recently I rode a trail and rode my smallest and my biggest gear in the front. So I am not sure I would like a 1×9. however that said most times I ride middle and sometimes small (when I am exhausted) I think a 2×9 or 2×10 would be intriguing.

]]> By: http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/1x9-and-feeling-fine/comment-page-1/#comment-13813 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:30:43 +0000 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=13816#comment-13813 I can't believe you didn't say how many teeth on the front ring. It looks like maybe 28. Exactly what crank (and BB) is that? Where did you get it? I can’t believe you didn’t say how many teeth on the front ring. It looks like maybe 28. Exactly what crank (and BB) is that? Where did you get it?

]]> By: http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/1x9-and-feeling-fine/comment-page-1/#comment-13812 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:29:09 +0000 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=13816#comment-13812 been wanting to make the switch, just havent yet. I rarely come out of the second ring. been wanting to make the switch, just havent yet. I rarely come out of the second ring.

]]> By: Fitch http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/1x9-and-feeling-fine/comment-page-1/#comment-13811 Fitch Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:20:09 +0000 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=13816#comment-13811 1x9 sounds fun, but the extra gear of 1x10 would be a real seller for me. Of course, since New England riding is so varied and many of the trails include some pavement getting to the next head, the 2x10 that splits the difference would be great. I suppose with the sudden steep climbs and technical features, though, I'd need something with a bit more of a granny so... wait a minute! They already make a 3x9, and I have one!!! :) 1×9 sounds fun, but the extra gear of 1×10 would be a real seller for me. Of course, since New England riding is so varied and many of the trails include some pavement getting to the next head, the 2×10 that splits the difference would be great.

I suppose with the sudden steep climbs and technical features, though, I’d need something with a bit more of a granny so… wait a minute! They already make a 3×9, and I have one!!! :)

]]> By: mtbgreg1 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/1x9-and-feeling-fine/comment-page-1/#comment-13809 mtbgreg1 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:17:47 +0000 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=13816#comment-13809 Hmm maybe I will! But only if I spend enough time on the same bike to worry about upgrading... Hmm maybe I will!

But only if I spend enough time on the same bike to worry about upgrading…

]]> By: trek7k http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/1x9-and-feeling-fine/comment-page-1/#comment-13807 trek7k Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:02:19 +0000 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=13816#comment-13807 Gearhead? That would sorta be a compliment... Gearhead? That would sorta be a compliment…

]]> By: dgaddis http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/1x9-and-feeling-fine/comment-page-1/#comment-13806 dgaddis Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:58:46 +0000 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=13816#comment-13806 Wait, wait, wait, wait!...... Did trek7k just call me a crackhead??? Wait, wait, wait, wait!……

Did trek7k just call me a crackhead???

]]> By: trek7k http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/1x9-and-feeling-fine/comment-page-1/#comment-13804 trek7k Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:20:19 +0000 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=13816#comment-13804 @mtbgreg1, that's actually how I decided to make the switch to 1x9 the first time. My front derailleur was shot and wouldn't shift up or down so I was stuck in my middle ring for months while I looked for a new bike. Made me realize I didn't need those other rings anyway! @mtbgreg1, that’s actually how I decided to make the switch to 1×9 the first time. My front derailleur was shot and wouldn’t shift up or down so I was stuck in my middle ring for months while I looked for a new bike. Made me realize I didn’t need those other rings anyway!

]]> By: mtbgreg1 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/1x9-and-feeling-fine/comment-page-1/#comment-13802 mtbgreg1 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:07:18 +0000 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=13816#comment-13802 Haha dgaddis, I was going to ask that same question. Anyways, on my most recent ride my front derailleur was refusing to shift down (I'm sure it just needs a little TLC), but as I was grinding away in my middle ring I was thinking that I could probably pull off a 1x10 if I really wanted to. Haha dgaddis, I was going to ask that same question.

Anyways, on my most recent ride my front derailleur was refusing to shift down (I’m sure it just needs a little TLC), but as I was grinding away in my middle ring I was thinking that I could probably pull off a 1×10 if I really wanted to.

]]> By: trek7k http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/1x9-and-feeling-fine/comment-page-1/#comment-13801 trek7k Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:22:35 +0000 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=13816#comment-13801 @seenvic, good point. Probably a 3x8 back then (or was it 3x7?). Back then I really didn't know or care! @seenvic, good point. Probably a 3×8 back then (or was it 3×7?). Back then I really didn’t know or care!

]]> By: seenvic http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/1x9-and-feeling-fine/comment-page-1/#comment-13800 seenvic Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:06:39 +0000 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=13816#comment-13800 You started riding before 9 speed came along, I am almost sure of it. You started riding before 9 speed came along, I am almost sure of it.

]]> By: maddslacker http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/1x9-and-feeling-fine/comment-page-1/#comment-13798 maddslacker Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:39:34 +0000 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=13816#comment-13798 I'm actually having a blast with my current 2x10 setup. However, it shipped with an 11-32 cassette, and with the 'small' chainring being a 26, it's brutal for Colorado Front Range climbing. I was going to swap it out for a 12-36, but I haven't bothered, and I've started getting used to it. My quads are already noticeably bigger already! I’m actually having a blast with my current 2×10 setup. However, it shipped with an 11-32 cassette, and with the ‘small’ chainring being a 26, it’s brutal for Colorado Front Range climbing.

I was going to swap it out for a 12-36, but I haven’t bothered, and I’ve started getting used to it. My quads are already noticeably bigger already!

]]> By: joetutt http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/1x9-and-feeling-fine/comment-page-1/#comment-13797 joetutt Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:31:31 +0000 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=13816#comment-13797 I've been enjoying the 2x10 on my Sortie so much more than the 3x9 on my Trance it's making me contemplate giving 1x9 a try, especially since I'm hardly in the small ring. Maybe I'll give it a shot! Also, check out these chainring guards from MRP for 2x10 set-ups. Looked all over for one and came across these. They have one model especially for SRAM 2x10. I ordered one and have it, but haven't installed yet, so I don't know how well it works. Looks like it will do the job well though. http://www.mountainracingproducts.com/mrp/xcg/ I’ve been enjoying the 2×10 on my Sortie so much more than the 3×9 on my Trance it’s making me contemplate giving 1×9 a try, especially since I’m hardly in the small ring. Maybe I’ll give it a shot!

Also, check out these chainring guards from MRP for 2×10 set-ups. Looked all over for one and came across these. They have one model especially for SRAM 2×10. I ordered one and have it, but haven’t installed yet, so I don’t know how well it works. Looks like it will do the job well though.

http://www.mountainracingproducts.com/mrp/xcg/

]]> By: trek7k http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/1x9-and-feeling-fine/comment-page-1/#comment-13796 trek7k Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:15:02 +0000 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=13816#comment-13796 See my comment about crackheads and wanting just one more gear. After 1x10 I'll give one of those Alfine 11-speed hubs a try too. :) See my comment about crackheads and wanting just one more gear. After 1×10 I’ll give one of those Alfine 11-speed hubs a try too. :)

]]> By: dgaddis http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/1x9-and-feeling-fine/comment-page-1/#comment-13795 dgaddis Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:13:18 +0000 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=13816#comment-13795 So why didn't you go 1x10? The 10spd cassettes have that nice 36T big cog which could come in handy. So why didn’t you go 1×10? The 10spd cassettes have that nice 36T big cog which could come in handy.

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