[Traildude09]

Should i convert my specialized rockhopper 29 sport to a 1 ×8 . It is currently a 2×8. If I do this will I have those good climbing gears I need . And will I have good speed gears as well. Excuse my terminology I am a beginner. Thank you in advance 😀

 

[Reaperactual]

If you are basically talking about removing one chainring and the front derailleur then no, you will be reducing your gear range and there is an inevitable compromise one way or the other to take into account.

Consider riding around with your set up as it is without using one of your current chainrings as a test.

To gain good climbing range you'd need a wide/r range cassette with bigger cogs. To then increase top speed you'd need to increase the size of your chainring within the limit of how big a front chainring would fit with safe clearance for your frame (chainstay).

A good set up suitable for you personally will depend on the intended type of riding you do and the terrain you're mostly riding on.

In simple terms think of 1x with an average 30t chainring and a big cassette as aimed more at gaining low climbing range at the expense of all out top speed. 😉

 

[jrhone]

Look into going from a 2x8 to a 1x11 or 1x12. You will need a new RD, cassette, chain and maybe cranks or chainring if yours isnt modular. deore 11 speed would probably be the best bang for the buck.

 

[pctloper]

What issue are you trying to solve? If just to get to 1X I would not bother----for sure you lose gearing range unless you go 1X11 and then you need more new parts.