Alternative to truvativ 32t chainring?

97th choice
97th choice Posts: 2,222
edited March 2014 in MTB buying advice
Need to replace (on the cheap) a 9 speed truvativ 32t middle ring off a 5d crankset.

Can I get away with an 8 speed alivio?

I was going to look at deore but 32t seems unavailable?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shim ... -prod19105



Cheers
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  • jimothy78
    jimothy78 Posts: 1,407
    I've used an 8 speed ring with a 9 speed chain and it was fine (although it was only on a 1x9 setup, so no shifting on the front).

    If you want, though, I've got a 32T SLX 10 speed in very good condition you could have for £12 posted.
  • 97th choice
    97th choice Posts: 2,222
    Thanks, but I've tried an old 10 speed deore on it and it won't fit on the crank even though the BCD is the same
    Too-ra-loo-ra, too-ra-loo-rye, aye

    Giant Trance
    Radon ZR 27.5 Race
    Btwin Alur700
    Merida CX500
  • jimothy78
    jimothy78 Posts: 1,407
    Sometimes you need to file the tabs a bit when you're mixing and matching.
  • 97th choice
    97th choice Posts: 2,222
    Good call! Will try that, thanks
    Too-ra-loo-ra, too-ra-loo-rye, aye

    Giant Trance
    Radon ZR 27.5 Race
    Btwin Alur700
    Merida CX500

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