single-ring-veterans I have a few questions!
Ive been doing cx practices on my 'around-town' bike which was geared with 42x18 (using an Eno ecc. rear hub).
For me, this is way too large of an off-road SS gear, so for my first year of 'cross racing I'm looking to migrate to a 1x9 setup. Since I already have a 42 chain-ring set up, I think I'll stick with that up-front [its on an older Truvativ 108/68 BB - I believe).
My question is, what rear gearing should i go with? 12-27 is what I was initially thinking? Also, what rear derailler do I need to make that work to handle the chain and have relatively-decent shifting? Do i need a long-cage, short-cage? Clearly, I'm a parts-newb. :aureola:
Currently I have the cane-creek brake levers on there, but now I would need to figure out what to do for the rear shifting. Even though I don't want to, should I just end up shelling out the cash for an Ultegra 9spd shifter (i have drop bars)? I figure I'd keep the cane-creek front lever as is.
I will probably add a bbg bashguard.
I appreciate any help! :thumbsup:
-omesh
PS - crap. I guess I need a whole new rear wheel too (shim 9spd compatible).