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[Closed] 3x10 to 2x10 XT conversion

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Looking to go 2x10 with my existing crankset and looking for a little advice.

40T or 38T ring to go with 24T and 36-11 cassette?

How difficult is it to set this up with the existing shifters and deraileurs?


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 8:52 pm
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I'd go 40 if your ever doing roads etc to get to the trails.

Should have no issues setting it up, just adjust your front mech limits?


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 9:33 pm
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The limit screw is all you need to do something about. I did exactly what you are doing but with an SLX crank set.


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 10:11 pm
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I managed it and im a complete bike ludlite ๐Ÿ™‚

I had 3 x 10 XT, bought a 2 X 10 chainset, and just adjusted the limit screw so it didnt try to shift too far. Works a treat ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 10:45 pm
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I have a deore crankset, loped off the outside chain ring, swapped the middle one out for a bigger one (36 tooth) and wound in the limiter. No problems.


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 11:55 pm
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Check for frame clearance around any pivots & Chain Stays. Previous threads showed a limit on Orange. There is one on Hecklers too.


 
Posted : 05/12/2012 11:58 pm
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Have done this - just took the granny ring off and wound in the lower limit screw.

I think the chainline could be optimised a bit but not got round to fiddling with that yet.


 
Posted : 06/12/2012 12:01 am