Retro to modern

[eshew]

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I really like the XO 9 speed shifters and 1x is cool but kinda pointless on a vintage bike. Well at least in my opinion.

Going 1x on a vintage bike is kinda neutering it. They are capable of so much speed you need 2-3 front rings.

I've though about it but I use my vintage bike mostly on pavement and find myself big ring and the 3 highest gears in back most of the time on flat roads.

But the 9 speed XO shifters are SO much better than what I've used before, highly recommended. Friend liked em so much he put one on his '19 Commencal DH bike.

 

[mattr]

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They are capable of so much speed you need 2-3 front rings.

Not really.

Unless you ride on the road, a lot, as you do. In which case, moderns are equally as capable (maybe more so with modern tyres/29er wheels). And 1x is fine for that, but you have wider range cassettes.

I've done a 1x10 conversion to a v-braked 26" bike. Personally i didn't like it as the range was a bit restrictive as i could only get an 11-36 cassette at the time, with the 11-42 that are available now (and bigger with 11/12 speed) i'd have no worries doing it again.

Best to look at a ratio calculator though to work out whats going on with current set up and what you'll loose, if anything. (top end, bottom end, ratio steps.)