How To Upgrade To A 1X11 Or 1X12 Drivetrain! | The Ultimate Single Chainring Conversion Guide

Published on May 22nd 2022

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Upgrading your bicycle's transmission from multiple chainrings to a 1x drivetrain system is a great way of simplifying your bike, reducing weight & adding some easy performance gains! In this video, Doddy runs you through some of the technical differences, the benefits of changing your setup and provides you with a step by step guide on changing over your components to a new 1x drivetrain system! In association with Shimano MTB - https://gmbn.tech/Shimano ⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️ 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Why go 1x? 2:32 - The 1x essentials 4:22 - Ways to convert to 1x 7:15 - MTB chainline explained 10:31 - MTB cassette setup 13:26 - MTB shifter compatibility 14:03 - MTB 1x conversion cost 15:19 - Installing a 1x drivetrain system 16:15 - Fitting an 11-speed drivetrain 17:28 - Fitting a 12-speed drivetrain Useful Links: Submit your Photo and Video to us πŸ‘‰ https://upload.gmbn.com/tech Join us at the Global Bike Festival? πŸ‘‰ https://gmbn.eu/GlobalBikeFestival2022 Check out GMBN Tech T's in the GMBN Shop πŸ‘‰ https://gmbn.tech/Tshirt Have you already made the switch to a single chainring setup? If so, when did you last use a front derailleur? Watch more on GMBN Tech... πŸ“Ή Clutch - ON Vs OFF πŸ‘‰ https://gmbn.tech/ClutchMech πŸ“Ή Shimano drivetrain comparison πŸ‘‰ https://gmbn.tech/DrivetrainExplained πŸ“Ή Shimano Gear adjustment πŸ‘‰ https://gmbn.tech/ShimanoMech πŸ“Ή Cassette & Chain Install πŸ‘‰ https://gmbn.tech/cassetteandchain πŸ“Ή Replacing MTB chain πŸ‘‰ https://gmbn.tech/ChainReplace 🎡 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎡 Bag Mode - Dusty Decks #gmbntech #gmbn #mtb #mountainbiking #Shimano1x #MTBdrivetrain #MTBUpgrades The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond. Every day of every month, our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Adventurous and entertaining features Mountain bike skills coaching Technical advice and guidance Mechanical know-how to keep you rolling A place for the riding community with our weekly Dirt Shed Show Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon Nukeproof Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/nukeproof Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool POC helmets and eyewear: http://gmbn.eu/POCsports Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Dainese Protection: https://gmbn.eu/Dainese Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa e*thirteen: https://gmbn.eu/EThirteen Spank: https://gmbn.eu/Spank Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin Muc-Off - https://gmbn.eu/Muc-Off Wahoo: https://gmbn.eu/WahooTraining Komoot: https://gmbn.eu/Komoot Worx Power Tools: https://gmbn.eu/Worx CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak Watch our sister channels: Global Mountain Bike Network - https://youtube.com/gmbn Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/embn Global Cycling Network - https://www.youtube.com/gcn GCN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/gcntech GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - https://www.youtube.com/gtn GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/gcnitalia GCN en Espanol - https://www.youtube.com/gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Francais - https://www.youtube.com/gcnenfrancais GCN Japan - https://www.youtube.com/gcnjapan GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/gcntrainin