Hi everyone! I'm trying to convert my drivetrain to a 1x and have a few questions. I have a pretty stock 2013 Giant Trance X 29er that originally came in 2x10. I'm trying to determine a budget option for a new rear cassette/derailleur/shifter, but I'm unsure as the type of rear hub I have and what cassette I should be looking for.
Currently have a 104mm 30T 9/10/11 chain ring up front, so I'd like to get an 11s 11-50T cassette, but I don't know if the existing hub is an XD, HG or MS. Does anyone know of a budget-friendly option that I should look at that will fit on the original factory hub? The only info I can get from the Giant specs is as follows: Hubs: Giant Tracker Sealed, CNC Front; Formula Sealed Bearing, 32 Hole Rear