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[barry2017]

It looks nice!

The only thing that might grate is the short life of the chainring. I don't think it will last long.

Still, good setup; let us know how you get on.

 

[IDB1]

The Voodoo is 1 x 7 and the Zaskar will be 1 x 9.. that setup looks good nick.. glad to hear it works well too

 

[nickfrog]

Kaiser, yes Homebrewed, it was about £38 delivered and took 2 weeks.

chris667, you might be right. How much mileage do you think I can get out of it?

Thanks for the comments everyone.

I am really pleased with the bike although it is a bit spinny but I was expecting it and did not want to do it to the detriment of the bottom end.

It makes the transmission very smooth and fluid and it's so nice not to have to use a front mech!!!

 

[utahdog2003]

I like the looks of that. Very slick.

As far as 1x? chain alignment and chainwheel wear and all that, I say hogwash. 1x8 and 1x9 drivetrains are just about all I've used in the last 12 years or so and I've never had a chain alignment issue. As for chainwheel life, I bet you build something else to play with before you wear this one out....you seem to have the bug.

 

[barry2017]

As for chainwheel life, it depends where you ride and how often you clean your chain. I would say 1 1/2 cassettes if you pushed me.

I bet all that spinning will turn you into a tiger though.

 

[nickfrog]

Cheers, 1.5 cassettes equal 2.35 chains, doesn't it ?

 

[barry2017]

Actually, I think you'll find it's 2.417 chains. To 4 sf.

Seriously, I'd say 4,000 miles per chainring. That's what I got from my 1x7 Peugeot.

 

[kaiser]

To maximise it I'd change the chain frequently, either measure it or buy a chain checker(worthwhile investment anyway). Changing the chain will greatly increase the life of the cassette and chainwheel. Try parker international for cheap chains too, at that price theres no reason not to change them regularly.

How do you like the chainwheel? General quality wise, service and niceness

 

[nickfrog]

Cheers for the advice. I always change the chain when it's dirty anyway.

The ring is really well finished with no sharp edges, the machining is really consistent and smooth. The connection with the crank was spot on so his tolerances are well engineered, clearly. Weight is 65g, which is not too shabby! It took two weeks between Paypal payment and delivery, I did not have to pay any duty on it.

Total weight saving of the conversion is 360g, which is very good considering I removed very light components, all XTR (shifter, f/mech, 210g rings, cassette, chain).

The average weight saving should be about 400g.