1x12 conversion

[doctor-bond]

Some quite compelling arguments for 1x, but I’m holding out for 1x14 before locking in: will need that 8t rear to match what my 48t big ring triple set can do on the long downhills at Dalby ….

 

[hamster]

I'm cynical enough to believe that Sram pushed 1x because their mtb front mechs were shit and/or Shimano hold patents that prevented them doing it better.

Definitely agree!

The problem I have is that the ever-narrower chains and sprockets have shorter lives, worsened by more extreme chainlines. Add in the smaller distances for everything and it all more tetchy on stuff like alignment.

But that's fine, I don't have to buy it (and I won't).

 

[AirHead]

Some quite compelling arguments for 1x, but I’m holding out for 1x14 before locking in: will need that 8t rear to match what my 48t big ring triple set can do on the long downhills at Dalby ….

You could keep your 48t big ring and lose the lowest couple ratios with the 11-50 cassette.. 50:48 = 27:26. Depends on your terrain and such I suppose