Sora chainset for MTB commuter??

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edited December 1969 in Workshop
The 8spd chainset on my Giant Escape M2 MTB is knackered and I was wondering if I could replace it with a Sora 8 speed chainset to get more top-end?
The current set-up is Shimano TX71 28/38/48 chainset with Shimano HG70 11-28 cassette.
The replacement chainset would be Sora Triple 3303 Square Taper 7/8sp 170mm 30/42/52.
I have Sora on my road bike so could test it if necessary, but would prefer not to if someone knows for certain.
Thanks

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  • sjcpcp
    sjcpcp Posts: 604
    The Sora chainset would definitely fit, as Shimano parts are interchangeable, but you may have to fiddle to get the front-mech to work.
    An MTB front mech will be too small for a 52 ring and the indexing is different on Shimano MTB and road front mech's, so if you fit a road mech it may take some fine-tuning to make it work.

    I am puzzled why you think you need a higher top gear, 48-11 is 113 inches so you would still be turning the pedals at 30mph+ and 52-11 is 122 inchs which would be good for 35-40 mph. If you're reguarly riding at those speeds on an MTB then I suggest trying for a late entry in the Tour de France!
  • Down the Road
    Down the Road Posts: 949
    As sjcp said you can't be spinning out you gearing on a MTB and if so pick up the phone and ring all the pro teams as you have legs like Mcewan
    Racing is life - everything else is just waiting
  • SDP
    SDP Posts: 665
    <blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by dazzawazza</i>

    The 8spd chainset on my Giant Escape M2 MTB is knackered and I was wondering if I could replace it with a Sora 8 speed chainset to get more top-end?
    The current set-up is Shimano TX71 28/38/48 chainset with Shimano HG70 11-28 cassette.
    The replacement chainset would be Sora Triple 3303 Square Taper 7/8sp 170mm 30/42/52.
    I have Sora on my road bike so could test it if necessary, but would prefer not to if someone knows for certain.
    Thanks

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    <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">

    if you want a sora triple in VGC with BB & NEW RINGS ( ultegra & tiagra ) ...email me on StefanIFPMAIL@aol.com ..i have one lying around

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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Point taken[:D], however I did loose some of the original top-end when I changed to lower profile 26 x 1.0" tyres.
    Are there any chainsets that are suitable for a MTB that go to 50T. I would prefer not to spend any more than œ25 as it's only my commuter.

    Ps. I did get the MTB up to 38Mph on a Richmond park downhill.

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  • SDP
    SDP Posts: 665
    email me ..i am sure we can do a deal :-)



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  • Unknown
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    Thanks for the offer SPD, but I have decided to stay with the original set-up and have ordered a TX71 28/38/48T chainset for œ18 delivered. It worked out cheaper than any alternatives and I know it works. If I want to ride really fast I'll use the Allez.
    This time I'll change the chain more regularly so I get more wear from the chainrings / cassette.

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