Originally Posted by
Chris Pringle
You might want to look into Microshift’s AdventX 1x drivetrain. For 10 speeds, it offers a very wide and smart range: 11-48t. You can use a normal HG hub, regular 10-speed chains. Lots of 1X cranksets (from other brands) to choose from. It’s gotten great reviews.
https://m.pinkbike.com/news/first-lo...aver-2020.html
I've avoided Microshift as it always seemed like cheap knockoff stuff, but it's been years since I've built up a MTB. Sounds like this is worth considering. It certainly checks all the boxes.