2 x 10, from 3 x 10... Shifters!

hopper1
hopper1 Posts: 4,389
edited November 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
Just ordered an XT 2 x 10 chain set and FD, to replace the XT 3 x 10 and FD. Do I need to order a new shifter too, or do they operate differently to road shifters?
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Nope, the mech limit screw will stop it shifting to the third position, but I have no idea how your road shifters work, mine has friction shifters.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    In what way operate differently? You move the lever, it pulls some cable which moves the mech... Just set the stop as CD says.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Why not use what you had?
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Chunkers1980 wrote:
    Why not use what you had?
    I wanted 2 x 10, with a shorter cage. The bits changed out will possibly go to the revamp of my Giant NRS 1 :wink:
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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Still don't get it.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    So change the mech or mechs, no need to touch the shifters.......
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    The Beginner wrote:
    So change the mech or mechs, no need to touch the shifters.......
    That's the plan, now. New mechs and chain set, run from same shifter :wink:
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  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Chunkers1980 wrote:
    Still don't get it.
    Also gave me the chance to go to 170mm cranks :wink:
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    hopper1 wrote:
    Chunkers1980 wrote:
    Still don't get it.
    Also gave me the chance to go to 170mm cranks :wink:
    so what are you trying to gain? other than making it harder for any given gear?
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  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    nicklouse wrote:
    hopper1 wrote:
    Chunkers1980 wrote:
    Still don't get it.
    Also gave me the chance to go to 170mm cranks :wink:
    so what are you trying to gain? other than making it harder for any given gear?
    Nothing... My preference is for 170mm cranks, road or dirt :wink:
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