Originally Posted by
big john
I used to do long mountain bike rides with multiple water crossing and sandy ground. Chainsuck happens often on these rides and I resorted to smearing sunscreen and even Chapstick on the chain. Started carrying chainlube for anyone who needed it. This was with triple ring cranksets.
Also, on a muddy ride the chainsuck is terrible.
To me, this is the big advantage of a 1x set up. No chainsuck in wet conditions.
I recall chainsuck issues - too common
I've been checking out off road bikes recently when I see them in parking lots, etc - many if not most had 1x drivetrains
one LBS near me has converted most of the bikes they maintain for a local school district to 1x drivetrains (advanced PE has MTB units)