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It's not so much that its risky.... it's just kinda pointless. You aren't going to win a crit by being 300g lighter, but you might lose one by dropping a chain and not having a derailure to help you re-mount it.
You could make the same point about a cross or XC race - but then at least you've gained something through better mud clearance, simpler controls and shorter chainstays...
Howard
Hmm, I guess I've just never used the little ring, even at Hog Hill. Certainly didn't realise 1x was so risky for racing on.