Cassette Adaptors
whitey161
Posts: 110
Hi Guys,
I've recently switche to a 1x10 drivetrain. I like it but i yearn for one extra gear for the climbs. I run a 33t front ring with 11-36 XT rear cassette. I can manage the climbs and i find i have plenty of top speed on my trails but i would really like a touch more range for some steeper climbs.
There are options. The One-Up cassette adaptor is ideal but its not available until the end of February which just seems so far away. I dont fancy the general lee adaptor as its just too expensive imo and i dont want to lose the 36t ring for a 33t.
So does anyone know of any other options, i think this sprt of thing will become more common from more manufacturers soon but i would really like something within the next couple of weeks.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
I've recently switche to a 1x10 drivetrain. I like it but i yearn for one extra gear for the climbs. I run a 33t front ring with 11-36 XT rear cassette. I can manage the climbs and i find i have plenty of top speed on my trails but i would really like a touch more range for some steeper climbs.
There are options. The One-Up cassette adaptor is ideal but its not available until the end of February which just seems so far away. I dont fancy the general lee adaptor as its just too expensive imo and i dont want to lose the 36t ring for a 33t.
So does anyone know of any other options, i think this sprt of thing will become more common from more manufacturers soon but i would really like something within the next couple of weeks.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
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3x10?0
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I like the simplicity of 1 x 10 plus the lightweight. As soon as i get the narrow/wide ring ill be dumping the chain guide too.
Just want one extra gear, i know its doable just looking for alternative options.0 -
Wait 6 weeks? Unlikely to kill you.
32t chain ring? You won't get a 33t narrow/wide, so that'll give you more at the bottom end.0 -
PLEASE don't ask why you won't get a narrow wide 33T!
32T or possibly 30T seems to answer your requirements.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.0 -
There's some guy on ebay been doing them for ages now; solid steel (single 42t cog weighs about the same as a whole cassette) and many reports of them bending though.0
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Yeah its ok i know i wont get a 33t narrow/wide. Ive got a 33t renthal ring up front.
Ive just ordered one of these and will see how it rides befre deciding whether to go with 34t or 36t narrow/wide up front. Should give a nice range.0 -
Why did you order a 33t when you're considering a 34t or 36t N/W, wouldn't one of those have made more sense...? :?0
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I run a 34t works components chainring, WolfTooth are bringing out a version, absolute black are doing a 40t version and I imagine there will be others too. Given what I've read on the OneUP adapter, depending on the bike it can be a bit of a bodge to set up, so I think a 40t would be better for current dérailleurs. I think we'll see something from Shimano at Sea Otter though, so it might be worth waiting a bit longer.0
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Sorry, why can't they make a narrow wide narrow chainring in 33t, and have a standard (non meshing) 33rd tooth? I doubt that would interfere with the chain retention significantly...0
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Yeah, I understand that the thick thin teeth can only be even, but couldn't they put a non specific tooth as the 33rd one?0
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Cqc wrote:Yeah, I understand that the thick thin teeth can only be even, but couldn't they put a non specific tooth as the 33rd one?lawman wrote:Cqc wrote:Sorry, why can't they make a narrow wide narrow chainring in 33t, and have a standard (non meshing) 33rd tooth? I doubt that would interfere with the chain retention significantly...
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Cqc wrote:Yeah, I understand that the thick thin teeth can only be even, but couldn't they put a non specific tooth as the 33rd one?
As the chain is goes in even steps between narrow and wide, so does the chainring if it's narrow/wide. Adding a normal tooth would just add a huge amount of fail. Tbh I use a 33t E-thirteen chainring on one bike and a 34t narrow/wide on the other, same cassette and I notice almost no difference between them.0 -
so after that the 34th tooth (number one second time around) would need to be thin when it was thick (I could think of a comparison here) on the first rotation, are you taking the pee or setting out to look really really dumb?Cqc wrote:Yeah, I understand that the thick thin teeth can only be even, but couldn't they put a non specific tooth as the 33rd one?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.0 -
haha whoops
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The 33t came on the bike so im happy with it for now.
I've gone ahead and ordered the one-up adaptor just gonna have to wait by the looks.0
