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  • (Yet another) 2×9 question
  • pete68
    Free Member

    I’ve got 3×9 on one bike at the moment but prefer the 2×10 on the other bike. So I’m considering going 2×9 as a cheaper option than getting a full new drivetrain. Can I just fit a double chainset and use the current shifter and front deraileur,by adjusting the stops. It seems it might work ,but would like to know for sure before I start messing about with it. Cheers

    curlie467
    Free Member

    Yes.

    mtbtomo
    Free Member

    Yes, I did that. Takes a bit of patience setting the stops but works ok.

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    Moe
    Full Member

    Works fine on my Xtc, took the opportuninty to fit an external BB and shorter crank arms at the same time.

    That was fun to explain to OH, £15.00 for new cart BB or £130 for dual rings and externalBB! 🙂

    chrismac
    Full Member

    THe only thing to check is the difference in chainring size you want. Most Shimano ones only cope with a 12t difference. They do 1 SLX one that copes with 14 T difference so as I wanted 22/36 I ended up buying a new front mech as the original couldnt cope.

    cookeaa
    Full Member

    Can I just fit a double chainset

    No need for a whole new chainset, just remove the big ring and maybe change the middle one if its a bit too spinney…

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