Inexpensive MTB Drivetrain Upgrades with clutches Part 1 of 3: Microshift Advent 9

While the mountain biking world continues to get bigger cassettes with more gears, you have to ask yourself do you need all those gears or could something simpler and cheaper work nearly as well or possibly better? I will do a simple test for 3 weeks on 3 1x9 or 1x8 drivetrains with clutches for less than $150 for derailleur, cassette, shifter, and chain. Links below where you can find these systems and also some tools that you may need if you are a DIY kind of guy (we may or may not receive some affiliate income if you choose to purchase from the links. We appreciate your support).
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Week 1: Microshift Advent 1x9
Microshift Advent 9 shifter (with bearing) - recommended over cheaper shifter
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Microshift Advent 9 Cassette (w/ alloy large cog) a bit lighter than non alloy
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Microshift Advent 9 rear derailleur w/ clutch (medium cage). Long cage available as well, but medium will work fine and not as long
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KMC X9.93 (9-speed chain used with this Advent system)
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Tools needed to for drivetrain surgery
Cassette lockring tool (to remove cassette)
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Chainwhip tool (to hold on to cassette while turning lockring tool counter clockwise)
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Cable cutters (to cut your gear cable housing and cable)
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Jagwire cable housing slick (the shifter will have the cable, you do need housing though unless reusing existing but make sure it's in good shape 1st)
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If you don't have a cassette and have a freewheel instead. Here is an optional one and also the tool to remove
Dimension 8-speed 11-34t freewheel
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Freewheel removal tool
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