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[Closed] Converting XT M785 cranks to 1x10 - Please help.

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I've searched already but am getting more confused by the day with spacers, chainring bolts etc etc. Could someone do an idiots guide for me please?

I have a Cotic Soul Frame arriving soon and would like to use my Shimano XT cranks. They are M785 2x10 specific ones but I would like to go 1x10.

I guess I remove the granny, rather than the outer ring but do i need to modify anything else? Use spacers, cut of lugs, use longer bolts?

Many thanks for any input.


 
Posted : 21/01/2013 10:36 am
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Use a ring where the outer one currently is. You may want to go to a single ring specific ring - have a look at Hope.

No spacers or anything required.


 
Posted : 21/01/2013 12:32 pm
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Outstanding. Many thanks indeed.


 
Posted : 21/01/2013 1:44 pm
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Are you planning a chain device of some sort too? I just converted an M785 triple to 1x10 with an MRP G2 mini... slightly different in that for me it's the middle ring being replaced but it got a bit complicated with bolt lengths and stuff (needed shorter lugs).


 
Posted : 21/01/2013 1:50 pm
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Was thinking of putting one of those Bionicons on there.


 
Posted : 21/01/2013 1:58 pm
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You should be alright then I guess, so long as it keeps the thing on well enough.


 
Posted : 21/01/2013 2:30 pm