1 x 10 question

[ChrisJC]

Hey All,

If I were to convert to a 1x10 using a chainset such as Raceface Ride with a narrow wide ring and 11-42 cassette, is it necessary to use a chain guide? If so, any recommendations for a relatively low cost option?

cheers
C

 

[moorey]

Hey All,

If I were to convert to a 1x10 using a chainset such as Raceface Ride with a narrow wide ring and 11-42 cassette, is it necessary to use a chain guide? If so, any recommendations for a relatively low cost option?

cheers
C

I've never used one. 2+ years running narrow wide guideless. Some do for peace of mind. What sort of terrain? XC and trail, not a chance you'll need it...assuming you're running clutched derailleur

 

[ChrisJC]

I've never used one. 2+ years running narrow wide guideless. Some do for peace of mind. What sort of terrain? XC and trail, not a chance you'll need it...assuming you're running clutched derailleur

Thanks Moorey! Mostly xc and trail...Menai Kentlyn etc. Nothing too aggressive.

 

[Spike-X]

You should be fine. I had my hardtail converted a while back, and haven't had any issues so far.

 

[moorey]

Thanks Moorey! Mostly xc and trail...Menai Kentlyn etc. Nothing too aggressive.

Cool. Don't know those trails, but you'll be fine. I'm also doing plenty of more aggressive rocky stuff without chain drops.

 

[s.dogg]

Waldog rode his Reign in whistler for 2 weeks 1x10 without a chain guide and didn't drop a chain once.








He also only rode Ezy does it the whole time......

 

[Cúl-Báire]

I’ve been running 1x10 for a few months now, with a Garbaruk N/W ring but without a clutched rear derailleur (M981) or chain guide and have never dropped a chain. Riding style is generally fast XC / trail, I tend to bomb down rock gardens, drops etc…

 

[ChrisJC]

I’ve been running 1x10 for a few months now, with a Garbaruk N/W ring but without a clutched rear derailleur (M981) or chain guide and have never dropped a chain. Riding style is generally fast XC / trail, I tend to bomb down rock gardens, drops etc…

what cassette are you running? It was mentioned iin another post that the xt 10 speed derailleur won't work with a 42t. The xt 11 long cage will work with 10 speed and 42t I believe

 

[DMan]

what cassette are you running? It was mentioned iin another post that the xt 10 speed derailleur won't work with a 42t. The xt 11 long cage will work with 10 speed and 42t I believe

Why an 11-42? Why not just run an 11-36 which is cheap and a smaller front NW then? A 30t for example? Otherwise it's best to get a RAD cage and set up a XT mid derailleur to get it to shift nicely

 

[Boom King]

Waldog rode his Reign in whistler for 2 weeks 1x10 without a chain guide and didn't drop a chain once.








He also only rode Ezy does it the whole time......

But he did blow up a rear caliper....,

 

[Jesterarts]

I shall contribute my experience tomorrow. Just converted to 1x10 so see if I drop the chain tomorrow.

 

[Joe_MTB]

I run a chain guide but only because I've been caught out when my clutch has loosened off and then repeatedly dropped the chain