Beginner bike mechanic here. Any input would be appreciated, thanks.
I have 2015 crave SL. Which I believe is the single speed equivalent to the Crave (2x drive train). Links posted below. I would like to convert it to a 1X geared setup. I'm looking for suggestions for drivetrain components. I don't need the most expensive or lightest. Just practical and durable.
I will be using this bike for a city, gravel, XC.
It came with an e thierteen 36t chainring . Is this single speed only or will I be able to use it for a 1X setup?
What is the widest range cassette with hill climbing gears I can fit on this?
Do all modern derailers have a clutch? If I am looking for used parts I just want to make sure I am not looking at outdated stuff.
I found a compatible derailleur hanger already.
Thanks
by simonmakey
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If you can attach a derailleur hanger, you should be able to make that setup work.
>It came with an e thierteen 36t chainring . Is this single speed only or will I be able to use it for a 1X setup?
It won’t hold the chain as well as a proper narrow-wide single speed chainring but it should work. You might be stuck with 8sp or 9sp though. It’s unlikely a 12sp chain would fit onto that.
>What is the widest range cassette with hill climbing gears I can fit on this?
Depends almost solely on what derailleur you get.
>Do all modern derailers have a clutch?
No, but most mid-level or above mtb/gravel ones do. Road stuff doesn’t. Entry level commuter stuff usually doesn’t either.
2×11 is better than 1×13