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[Closed] Cheapskate 2x10 conversion question,

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Just checking before I spend my meagre pennies...

No problems with sticking 2 "10 speed" chainrings on an old "9 speed" XT crank is there?

Do I even need to change the chainrings? (I have a couple of never used 9 speed ones in a box somewhere)

FWIW I'm running 1x8 Alfine at the moment.


 
Posted : 10/10/2012 12:45 pm
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Running 9sp TA chinook on my 2x10 set up no probs. also run a shimano 9sp ring on 1x10 no probs.


 
Posted : 10/10/2012 12:57 pm
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From what I have read on here, 9 speed rings are fine, same width as 10, apparently its the outside of the chain thats changed?

A guru will be along in a min...


 
Posted : 10/10/2012 12:57 pm
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Cheers, I'll just give the 9 speed stuff a go. Now all I need is a wheel, cassette, front and rear mech, and a pair of shifters. Nearly there.


 
Posted : 10/10/2012 1:06 pm
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I've done something smiliar expect I've gone 2X9 speed on a three speed XT Crank put a 28 on the "granny" 40 on the middle and nothing on the outer. Just had to use shorter chain ring bolts and adjust the stop scres on the derailer.


 
Posted : 10/10/2012 1:17 pm