1 x10 drivetrain conversion

[torres del paine]

I want to convert my bike from a rather old, vague and rather sloppy LX/XT 2 x 9 setup to a brand new 1 x 10 setup for better shifting and simplicity, so I'm thinking of buying the following:

Shimano Saint shifter, Shimano Zee short cage rear mech, 11-36T XT cassette, KMC chain.

I'm just unsure about what to do about my crankset and chainrings. I have a Deore LX triple which I have converted to 36T and 22T. Would it be okay to simply put a dedicated single chainring where the middle chainring would go, or would it better to get a dedicated single crankset for a better chainline?

Thanks in advance

[torres del paine]

Thanks Rhino. Also, I understand that a spacer is required on a 9 speed hub and that this comes with the cassette?

[torres del paine]

Thanks, all noted. Still thinking of buying the Zee crankset - it's heavy but looks natty and should work seamlessly with the rest of the drivetrain. I will definitely opt for a 36t chainring, i find anything smaller too short-legged. The Saint shifters are supposed to be the best shifters Shimano have ever made according to some reviews - more Sram like, i.e positive and crisp, which I like. I find that some Shimano shifters are smooth but too vague for my liking. Overall though, the Zee stuff is good value compared to equivalent components.