3x9 to 1x11
daff
Posts: 81
Hi
I'll shortly be getting a new Giant Stance - I'm really looking forward to it
Only downside though, is that it comes standard with a 3x9 drivetrain.
My current Bizango has a 2x10 and I'm really interested in going down a 1x11
If I wanted to do a "cheaper" 1x11 would I need just the following:
New 11 speed shifer (SLX @ £25)
New Cassette (XT 11 speed at £51)
New Deraileur (XT long cage at £52)
New chain (£20)
Some form of new chain ring (not sure yet)
Am I on the right track?
Thanks
I'll shortly be getting a new Giant Stance - I'm really looking forward to it
Only downside though, is that it comes standard with a 3x9 drivetrain.
My current Bizango has a 2x10 and I'm really interested in going down a 1x11
If I wanted to do a "cheaper" 1x11 would I need just the following:
New 11 speed shifer (SLX @ £25)
New Cassette (XT 11 speed at £51)
New Deraileur (XT long cage at £52)
New chain (£20)
Some form of new chain ring (not sure yet)
Am I on the right track?
Thanks
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You wouldn't need a long cage.
Right track, however I'd do at least the gear inner (which will be damaged where pinched) as well.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 -
Shifter may well come with a new inner cable fitted, Id go with the medium mech though im running a long an it is constantly being dragged through the mud.
Chainring size have a think about what you ride something between a 30T an 34T will cover most bases0 -
Suggest a NW chain ring for retention - up to £30 and maybe a bash guard too - better off with a metal one and get a 36/38 T bash just in case you want to go to a 38 or 36 T chainring.. Obviously red dust caps are essential....take your pickelf on your holibobs....
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That's brilliant, thanks.
One more question, I see that the middle ring of the crank set is a 30t, could I use this with a chain retention device instead of a dedicated n/weather-radar ring? Might save a few £'s0 -
daff wrote:That's brilliant, thanks.
One more question, I see that the middle ring of the crank set is a 30t, could I use this with a chain retention device instead of a dedicated n/weather-radar ring? Might save a few £'s
Yeah weather radar stations can cost quite a bit these days.
Jk, You could, but it would be heavier and in general a chain guide costs at least as much as a new chainring
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