Running 1x8 or 1x9

You've quoted the wrong part of the post old chap.. that part was posted by cyfa (and.. holy thread resurrection!!.. )

Blackstar":6epk9gto said:

IDB1":6epk9gto said:

... 36t for me (1x8, 1x9 and a 22/38t 11-32 2x9)

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Do you have any trouble shifting with the 2x9?

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I personally cannot see any problem with 1x9,2x9,3x9, or even 4x9 is you were lucky[or unlucky] enough to get one of those cheap old 4 ring chainsets.
Really justg down to the capacity on the front mech
Im using a 2x9 set up with 46T outer and 36t inner with a standard 3 speed sram X9 mech but with the limiting screws set to only allow for a 2 shift.The X9 shifter is also a 3 speed but with the front mech set only to shift to 2 then thats what the shifter does also.
My set up just makes it as the front mech as really designed for a compact 44T max so to run it with non compact rings made for A LOT of fiddling with the positioning.as it is it only just makes the shift without catching on either ring

Oh the joys of home mechanics

Build away

Biggest jump I've run is 20-38t and it shifts quick & easy with standard m750 and a TA 38t