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I've never had a clutched rear mech and it's been fine, getting the chain length right is key. I think I got the set up info on the absolute black website. You can increase the spring tension on Shimano rear mechs which makes a big difference. I think SRAM rear mech already are already set up with a high tension
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I’ve been running 1 x for cross for the past 5 years without a clutched mech. I’ve had the odd chain drop but mainly when it’s really, really muddy.
A narrow/wide chainring is essential though.
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@fredtc
if you're not going to get a clutched mech then don't go 1x - the chain just won't stay on