M980 triple to single narrow wide

Coxy_UK

Looking to go 1x10 and just trying to clarify what I need up front. Looking at a 32t Race Face Narrow Wide, but does it need to sit where the middle ring did? If so how is the achieved?

Thanks

BoredHousewife

yup, middle position secured with either shorter single ring bolts or normal bolts and a bashguard

Coxy_UK

So could I just but the chain ring and these?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/race ... prod117551

peter413

Coxy_UK wrote:

So could I just but the chain ring and these?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/race ... prod117551

You could but they cost more than new bolts would.

I use these. They only cost £5 and do the job perfectly.

BoredHousewife wrote:

yup, middle position secured with either shorter single ring bolts or normal bolts and a bashguard

This will only work with some bashguards, some require longer bolts because they are a lot thicker than a chain ring.

Just another point. I'd be looking at other brands for the ring. The Race Face ones are a bit overpriced. They work no better than Blackspire, Superstar or Works Components Narrow Wide rings but are more expensive than all of them. I actually like the Blackspire more than the Race Face one I also own.

The Rookie

Raceface can be had for down to £28, ignore the RRP.

You can use the bolts linked to, I prefer the KCNC as they are lighter, cost is still less than £10, or get an aluminium bash guard (try ebay, can be got cheap) if you feel that would be useful and you use the same bolts as now.

Coxy_UK

I dont think is a way to use those ID ones as in the M980 the bolts go through in to the crank, so I think needs to be shims or bash guards really?

Coxy_UK

Ah realised no I don't need anything to space ring to middle as sat on inside it would be in right place...



So chainring and set these and job done I think...

http://clee-cycles.co.uk/esite/P1082/product