SLX x 10

Mad Max
Mad Max Posts: 124
edited December 2011 in MTB buying advice
Hi
I will be upgrading my drive-train shortly on my commencal mata 55.3 but have concerns with gearing and double and bash compatibility.
I was going to purchase the SLX double and bash x9 group-set but it is nearly the same price as the SLX x10 and there is limited stock. i was thinking about purchasing the x10 speed and taking the large chain-ring off and replacing with a E Thirteen bash.

1: Is this possible and is it fairly easy.
2: Will there be a problem with gearing ratio and what would you recommend.

The drive-train ratio i was using was 11-32 cassette and 22x32x44 Truvativ fire x. I have a hope hub so i don't think there will be a problem with the cassette.

I hope this is not too confusing and any help would be gratefully.
RETRO IS THE FUTURE.

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  • 1mancity2
    1mancity2 Posts: 2,355
    Maybe nearly the same price but if you bike is 9speed now, factor in price of, Bash guard, 10 speed shifter, 10 speed cassette, 10speed mech.

    I use Slx 9speed double and the gearing gets me up and down everthing with no problems.
    Finished, Check out my custom Giant Reign 2010
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  • Mad Max
    Mad Max Posts: 124
    Sorry, my bike has no drivetrain at all I will be purchasing the full groupset in one hit.
    RETRO IS THE FUTURE.
  • 1mancity2
    1mancity2 Posts: 2,355
    Go with 10 speed then, you may find the middle ring a bit small if its a 32T, my double is 36T but not sure if it needs to be on 10 speed.
    Finished, Check out my custom Giant Reign 2010
    Dirt Jumper Dmr Sidekick2
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Still only get min 11t on 10 spd cassettes so makes no difference if 9 or 10 spd. It's the new 36t rear that helps with double setups.

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