1 x 9 speeds set-up....What are the choices in cranksets ?

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1 x 9 speeds set-up....What are the choices in cranksets ?
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flag bigbigbike
Posted: Oct 30, 2012 at 22:27 Quote
edle wrote:
Thanks for the in depth info.
I have a selection of cranksets here. Which one is the right one for me ?

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Thanks....


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None of those they all have the small inner spider that will grind on the chain guide :/ Honestly your question has been answered time and time again

Last time I post this info next time I'm unsubbing this

You want a single ring Crank, you posted the Zee crankset earlier with a 104 34T chainring, Great but it's heavy and you need a BB unless you use the XTR BB you have now

RaceFace Atlas Cranks are the same price as the Zee are 2/3 the weight and come in better colours. Not sure what the comparison is on stiffness but they are much lighter and I doubt that you would notice the difference in stiffness and it uses the same 104 BCD.

Get that MRP Mini sl because it is a good guide and run it with a SHORT Cage Derailleur so you take out all the chain slack, don't have your derailleur bouncing around and reduce the chances that you'll be banging it on objects on the trails.

Run a 32-36T ring up front with an 11-32/34 on the rear
Dead Horse
flag edle
Posted: Oct 30, 2012 at 23:58 Quote
Sorry...I'm new to the modern MTB/single speed and I got a little confused.

One question regarding the short & medium cage.....If in the long run I would like to switch to a 11-34T or even 11-36T cassette. Which one is the best ? Short or Medium cage ???


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flag bigbigbike
Posted: Oct 31, 2012 at 8:13 Quote
edle wrote:
Sorry...I'm new to the modern MTB/single speed and I got a little confused.

One question regarding the short & medium cage.....If in the long run I would like to switch to a 11-34T or even 11-36T cassette. Which one is the best ? Short or Medium cage ???

Smile Smile Smile

short you never need more than a short unless you run multirings in the front.
flag Ploutre
Posted: Oct 31, 2012 at 8:24 Quote
Short cage might prove to be to small for 11-36 cassettes with full suspension bikes, depending on the chain growth due to the suspension.

Basically, with a lot of chain growth (some monopivot bikes like Orange Five have a fair amount of growth), you'll need a longer cage to keep some chain length in reserve.


But agreed that most of the time, with a regular sized cassette, a short cage is the best option. Less prone to having your derailleur ripped off by some random branch or rock. Running 11-36 cassette at the moment, hardtail, short cage X9, it's fine.
flag edle
Posted: Oct 31, 2012 at 11:27 Quote
Thanks for the explanation.
I forgot to mention that my bike is a rigid.
flag edle
Posted: Oct 31, 2012 at 12:31 Quote
bigbigbike wrote:
edle wrote:
Sorry...I'm new to the modern MTB/single speed and I got a little confused.

One question regarding the short & medium cage.....If in the long run I would like to switch to a 11-34T or even 11-36T cassette. Which one is the best ? Short or Medium cage ???

Smile Smile Smile

short you never need more than a short unless you run multirings in the front.


Thanks again....I know what to do now.
flag bigbigbike
Posted: Oct 31, 2012 at 12:32 Quote
edle wrote:
bigbigbike wrote:
edle wrote:
Sorry...I'm new to the modern MTB/single speed and I got a little confused.

One question regarding the short & medium cage.....If in the long run I would like to switch to a 11-34T or even 11-36T cassette. Which one is the best ? Short or Medium cage ???

Smile Smile Smile

short you never need more than a short unless you run multirings in the front.


Thanks again....I know what to do now.

no worries.
flag edle
Posted: Oct 31, 2012 at 12:59 Quote
I would like to thank everyone that participated in this thread.

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flag BrodieBiker27
Posted: Nov 5, 2012 at 14:51 Quote
OHH BABY my 2013 zee crankset just came in, Installing as we speak!
flag edle
Posted: Nov 5, 2012 at 15:07 Quote
BrodieBiker27 wrote:
OHH BABY my 2013 zee crankset just came in, Installing as we speak!

Great......I bet it looks really nice in person.
flag BrodieBiker27
Posted: Nov 5, 2012 at 15:59 Quote
Finally the new 2012 Shimano Zee crankset came in Supper light Good price Cant wait to go for a ride
The New 2013 Zee crankset. Looking Mint!
flag edle
Posted: Nov 5, 2012 at 16:10 Quote
This is a beautiful crankset + chain guide. Beer
flag BrodieBiker27
Posted: Nov 5, 2012 at 16:12 Quote
edle wrote:
This is a beautiful crankset + chain guide. Beer
Thank you!
flag edle
Posted: Nov 5, 2012 at 17:36 Quote
It looks like that Zee & Saint are the only Single Speed Cranksets available in the whole Shimano MTB crank line-up.
flag edle
Posted: Nov 13, 2012 at 1:01 Quote
BrodieBiker27 wrote:
Finally the new 2012 Shimano Zee crankset came in Supper light Good price Cant wait to go for a ride
The New 2013 Zee crankset. Looking Mint!

How is it ?
Do u like it ?

Smile Smile Smile

 


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