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[IamJEEP]

I did the "Sal Weight Method" tonight and have come to two conclusions.....

One......I'm a fatass (thanks SAL).

B..........My bike is also a fatass, needs some weight management. 28lbs current

So, I'm enlisting the help of Matt, if he likes it or not. =P

I need some lighter, grippier, great value tires w/tubeless kit.
Also, anything else to lighten it up a bit.
If you can provide some info on where to "Best" buy these items, I would appretiate the help, bro.

[IamJEEP]

Also Mr. Matt, I want to go to single gear up front like you have done since I don't ever change from 2nd. What do you recomend that is lightweight and affordable?

[Matt]

I just ordered the Stans No Tubes 29er conversion kit for $60 from Amazon today (free 2 day shipping).

Next thing, if you don't use them, convert to 1x9. Easy weight reduction, more ground clearance.

Depending how much you want to spend... might want to look into a SLX or XT crankset. The external bearings really stiffen up the crank (which is good, less flex when you hammer down) and it cuts a lot of weight by eliminating that cartridge bb.

Id have to look up the specs, but from there you're probably looking at a lighter stem & bars; these are normally "boat anchors" on good, but affordable bikes.

[Matt]

Just saw that last post.... what kinda budget you looking at?

[IamJEEP]

Just saw that last post.... what kinda budget you looking at?

The "My ass is broke from Xmas" budget.

Yes, I want to go 1x9, but which brand?

[Matt]

Well 1x9 isn't a brand... its a method. The best way to do it IMO is to get a crank (shimano slx or xt), singlespeed chainring (surly or blackspire mono veloce), and MRP x1 chainguide.

....but that'll be a bit pricey. So you can do like I did on my wife's bike (and like I had mine setup till I needed a new crankset ):
singlespeed chainring (blackspire)
bashguard (and bolts)
BBG inner bashguard

[IamJEEP]

This is the crankset that I have........----> SR Suntour, 22/32/42 teeth

[Matt]

Its probably the Suntour XCT...

If you can swing it... do what I did. Get the slx and sell the chainrings from the new crank on eBay. Pretty sure I got about $80 for mine.

[IamJEEP]

Its probably the Suntour XCT...

If you can swing it... do what I did. Get the slx and sell the chainrings from the new crank on eBay. Pretty sure I got about $80 for mine.

Good idea, but I don't sell on Ebay. I'll just go the cheaper route for now, then down the line I'll try your set-up. I was looking at the 32 tooth one also on Amazon for $38. Is that a fair price?

Thanks for your help bro.

[IamJEEP]

Well 1x9 isn't a brand... its a method. The best way to do it IMO is to get a crank (shimano slx or xt), singlespeed chainring (surly or blackspire mono veloce), and MRP x1 chainguide.

....but that'll be a bit pricey. So you can do like I did on my wife's bike (and like I had mine setup till I needed a new crankset ):
singlespeed chainring (blackspire)
bashguard (and bolts)
BBK inner bashguard

This will most likely be my option for now.