This Microshift Advent 9sp punches well above its price

[@SofiaisSunshine]

I just picked up an advent x derailleur to go with the advent 9 speed cassette and shifter. I went for the x derailleur v2 because I felt the upgrades to the v2 were worth the extra cost and as long as the shifter matches the cassette, doesnt matter which microshift derailleur you use.

[@practicalguy973]

I've had everything from 30 speed to 8 speed over the years. I have the Advent 9 speed on one of my mountain bikes, came stock with the hardened steel cog 11-42 cassette and I like driving it most out of all by bikes. I cycle almost every day and I'm pretty athletic, my other 30 speed I find I'm going up/down 4 gears at a time through most of my riding. The 9 speed is closer to just shifting 1 or 2 gears at a time for me. I think I'll try the 11-46t in steel to get even more range. Also I find 9 speed better than 11 speed for holding its tune, the chain is wider also. Just a more robust platform that is more forgiving even when muddy. I actually just rebuilt my old 30 speed into a 1x setup with the Advent X 10 speed shifter and derailleur. I used SRAM PC1051 chain and Shimano Deore M4100 cassette for that one so its quite the mix. The Shimano cassette shifts so well with that chain and Advent X drive train, I wish there was a wide range 9 speed from Shimano but there is not!

[@RomansDowntime]

I would say nine speed is more convenient in general. In my opinion at least

[@SofiaisSunshine]

Shimano has the Cues 9 speed. My other bike is a Trek FX3 that came with a cues 1x10 group and its pretty good

[@peterbaskind9872]

Advent 9-speed was my first attempt at installing a drivetrain. It could not have been easier. Within 10 or 15 minutes, I had it shifting with the drop bar shifters perfectly. Since the install, it has literally not missed a shift.

[@RomansDowntime]

I can also state the Advent is one of the most reliable drivetrains I have ever bought. Best 9 speed by far.

[@CharlieMetcalf]

I just put Advent X on my new build, and I agree Advent makes very nice parts for a better price then its competition.

[@RomansDowntime]

It's refreshing to get useable parts at a reasonable price. Makes replacements and upgrades that much more budget friendly.

[@shinobusensui9395]

if i wanted to go to 2x9, i would need the front shifter, crankring, derailer? I can use the same chain right? As long as the crankring spacing meets 9 speed chain width?

[@chadkline4268]

I'd like to see 5t between gears on the AdventX instead of 4t, but there may be engineering problems in making an 11-56t range. 400% 4t 11-48t 500% 5t 11-56t A 500% range, 56t, is beyond the derailleurs current rated capacity. I have the AdventX and i like it. With 29er wheels, I'd say this: With a 36t chainring, it will climb any hill, but you'll have to coast down steep roads. Not enough high gearing. But honestly, that's not much of a problem unless you're a racing fanatic. The overlap off gearing is far less critical IMHO than total range. I'd really like to see a 11-56t AdventX. That would be perfect with a 44t chainring.

[@KeoOutdoors]

The Adevnt 9 11-46 would be my next budget buy if i need a drivetrain

[@RomansDowntime]

I was thinking the same thing. Some of the competitors prices are just too much

[@sepg5084]

Yes. only time i would prefer more than 9-speed is road bike setup.

[@RomansDowntime]

I get ya. I have plenty of rarely used gears on my 12sp mtb.

[@sepg5084]

@@RomansDowntime i currently run a 2X alivio setup, 38t-28t chainring and 11t-36t cassette. It is a "go everywhere" bike mostly ridden on the busy city streets of south east asia, not bombing gnarly trails so currently have no use for an RD clutch. If i was doing a healthy amount of true offroad (not just dirt/gravel) then i'd buy this microshift and convert to 1X, i am not that skilled to fully realize the benefits of higher-end groupsets anyway.

[@obxarms7685]

The Steel cassette is much more rugged and it's not that much heavier.

[@TE_53349]

im looking at getting the advent x H series (rated for e bike torque) but unsure if itd fit an 8 speed sram hub

[@RomansDowntime]

Hmm, if nothing else. Advent makes an 8 speed known as the acolyte that might work.

[@curiositycatalyst2929]

Can this deivetrain be good enough for upclimb or whuch 1by setup u would recommend

[@RomansDowntime]

I’m not sure which specific scenario your envisioning. But it’s fine for uphill climbs, the Advent X would probably be a little better if you really want the best bang for your buck imo

[@curiositycatalyst2929]

@@RomansDowntime i am asking for 45° degree upclimbs or should is it better to use 2by deivetrain

[@RomansDowntime]

@@curiositycatalyst2929 I couldn’t tell you for sure. I never used a good 2x system. I couldn’t give you a fair comparison,

[@locualoein8543]

Mine has play witn less than 1000km. It is quite expensive to replace (60 euros with discount but a deore is close), I will go for shimano. The deore is cheaper and more reliable. The shifter is not as smooth as shimano. An 9 speed is not enought, there are too many jumps and the ride is not smooth. So 10 speed 11-32 and 2 chain rings or 3.

[@GuiltyPresents]

How many links on the chain?

[@RomansDowntime]

I believe i used a standard KMC with 116 links

[@TOPMOSTPOP]

Tooooo many gears. Chains are too thin. My chaims are breakimg left&right now. Go back and look at a sedisport chain 1987

[@TOPMOSTPOP]

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