M980 xtr t 2x10 cranks. bash ring?

andrewyzfr6
andrewyzfr6 Posts: 194
edited October 2011 in MTB buying advice
can the new 2012 2x10 xtr cranks be used with a bash ring. I'm planning a set as CRC are doing them for £329.99 with a further 10% discount just now
Thanks
2011 Orange 224 evo race
2009 Orange 5 pro
2008 Scott Scale 30
2002 S-works m5 fsr

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  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Short answer no.

    They've got an 88mm BCD, so if you got a custom made bash from somewhere and some long bolts and washers you could possibly space one out away from the outer ring, but certainly not ideal.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    it depends. the 2 ring 88mm BCD version No. the 104mm BCD version yes.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    njee20 wrote:
    Short answer no.

    They've got an 88mm BCD, so if you got a custom made bash from somewhere and some long bolts and washers you could possibly space one out away from the outer ring, but certainly not ideal.
    but you will have to have a Gert big cut out around the arm. as you are mounting out side the big ring.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • andrewyzfr6
    andrewyzfr6 Posts: 194
    What if I mounted one of the bb mounted bash guards? I think mrp does one?
    2011 Orange 224 evo race
    2009 Orange 5 pro
    2008 Scott Scale 30
    2002 S-works m5 fsr
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    sure it has nothing to do with the cranks but does depend on the frame and the BB fitting so maybe.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • andrewyzfr6
    andrewyzfr6 Posts: 194
    I'm sure mbuk did a review of chain devices a couple of months back and one stood out to me as useful. Can't mind the name tho!
    2011 Orange 224 evo race
    2009 Orange 5 pro
    2008 Scott Scale 30
    2002 S-works m5 fsr
  • andrewyzfr6
    andrewyzfr6 Posts: 194
    What other cranks, for 2x10 set up would be suitable for a bash guard. Ive just discovered my bike may be a bit of a pain for a chain device.
    2011 Orange 224 evo race
    2009 Orange 5 pro
    2008 Scott Scale 30
    2002 S-works m5 fsr
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    So are you after a chain device, or a bash guard?

    What is the bike?
  • andrewyzfr6
    andrewyzfr6 Posts: 194
    I said chain device but I was thinking more of a bash guard/ring. Im putting 2x10 on the bike and need the cranks/chain rings sorted as I have the rest of the parts, but due to me damaging the outer ring on the current set up I want it protecting. The bike is a 2009 5 pro. Most of the bits bought are xtr. And to get the gearing right I want to run 26t inner and 38t outer.
    2011 Orange 224 evo race
    2009 Orange 5 pro
    2008 Scott Scale 30
    2002 S-works m5 fsr
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    fit a 3 ring crankset with suitable rings mounted on the granny and the middle rings and a bash on the outside.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • andrewyzfr6
    andrewyzfr6 Posts: 194
    So I could do that with my current race face evolve (3x9) cranks?
    If so what is the best chainrings and bashring to go for? Sounds like it will be cheaper than cranks!
    2011 Orange 224 evo race
    2009 Orange 5 pro
    2008 Scott Scale 30
    2002 S-works m5 fsr
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Yep. That's a far better solution. I like TA Chinook rings, check out Starbike, they're cheaper and have better stock than the UK shops.

    Can't help on bash ring.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    andrewyzfr6
    as above and have a look at.

    http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopi ... 5#17290345
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown

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