Mixing Shimano Parts, possible?

phasedscum
phasedscum Posts: 3
edited July 2014 in MTB workshop & tech
Hey guys, I have a newb question here, i have an old mtb that came with a shimano tourney/sis drivetrain set, i recently discovered that my crankset and cassette are already worn out causing me all the shifting issues that i have been facing, is it possible for me to just change the crankset & cassette to a Deore / Alivo without changing my RD/FD and shifters at the same time?

Thanks,
John

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Yes, as long as the shifters and mechs match, the rest should work fine. Change the chain as well.
    Depending on the crankset you may need to change the bottom bracket as well. Crankset determines axle length and chain line.
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  • phasedscum
    phasedscum Posts: 3
    cooldad wrote:
    Yes, as long as the shifters and mechs match, the rest should work fine. Change the chain as well.
    Depending on the crankset you may need to change the bottom bracket as well. Crankset determines axle length and chain line.

    Alright! Thanks for the info, much appreciated.

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