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I've just got everything for my 1x10 conversion (currently 3x9).
Everything except the single ring bolts.
I'm tempted to go for a single + bash to a) save my shins and calves from puncture wounds* b) I got a deal on a blue n/w ring but have a green bike**
Can I run a 36t bash with a 32t N/W? Will it look ridiculous? Will it cause problems? I ask having looked at the classifieds and 36t bash rings are all I've seen for sale.
Thanks
*although maybe this isn't a problem if the chain's always on the the ring
**I'm a tart... deal with it 🙂
* its not a problem, and as they are generally smaller you bash them less. My 2x w/38t bash was very bashed, not properly smacked my 32t NW (yet). Also keeping them clean really helps with chain crunchyness and longevity so without a bash you can scrub a NW clean reet quick.
I don't really think there's any need for a bash on a 1x set-up. The spiky and bendable teeth of the ring are covered by the less spiky and much harder chain, plus, as above it'll be small and therefore pretty high up. I reckon it's just adding back some of the weight advantage that going 1x gives you.
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I think I've got a black alloy Raceface 32 bash in the garage that's not being used?
I'll take a look in a bit - let me know if you are interested?
shurely the chain cant stay on when you crash? or is it that good? you are not likely to stab yourself with a chainring unless you are crashing or really stupid?
i`ve got excellent chainring scars above my elbow and on my calf that the kids think were caused by me wrestling a lion. the truth is less exciting.
Chainring scar on elbow here too, OTB and the chain was on the middle ring of a triple setup.
Perhaps all would have been well if I had a 1x10 or a bash guard?
The more pointy bits the better as chicks dig scars*
*except mine, apparently.