Shimano XT 3x9 help
leroy12
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I’m overhauling my 2002 Kona Caldera, full strip down and rebuild, replacing anything that is knackered and I want to replace chain, cassette and chainrings (amongst other bits that I’m more clued up on)
I’ve done a lot of research but am struggling to find compatible triple chainrings for my XT triple hollowtech II.
Do they have to be specifically 9 speed compatible or are any of the newer Shimano rings backwards compatible?
I have found a NOS XT large ring for £55. The only middle and small rings I have found are FSA for £20 and £15 respectively. £90 just for 3 rings feels like too much to spend on old tech tbh.
I know a lot of people would suggest converting to 1x10 or 1x11 etc... but I really do use the whole 3x9 range.
I would really appreciate anyone pointing me in the right direction as to where to buy what I need or any info on what would be compatible.
Thanks
I’ve done a lot of research but am struggling to find compatible triple chainrings for my XT triple hollowtech II.
Do they have to be specifically 9 speed compatible or are any of the newer Shimano rings backwards compatible?
I have found a NOS XT large ring for £55. The only middle and small rings I have found are FSA for £20 and £15 respectively. £90 just for 3 rings feels like too much to spend on old tech tbh.
I know a lot of people would suggest converting to 1x10 or 1x11 etc... but I really do use the whole 3x9 range.
I would really appreciate anyone pointing me in the right direction as to where to buy what I need or any info on what would be compatible.
Thanks
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I have just found an SLX triple crankset for £80 listed as being 3x10. Would this work with 9 speed cassette? And XT derailleurs/shifters?0
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A 3x10 will work fine.0
