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I’m either being stupid or my google skills are on strike so need some help
I’ve got a sora 2x crankset I’m looking to convert to a 1x chainring but I can’t seem to find a suitable replacement anywhere
I’m looking for a 34t, narrow wide ring that has the funny Shimano offset bolt spacing
Pretty sure I’m being stupid but just cannot seem to find a suitable replacement
Ideally as cheap as possible without buying cheese as it’s destined for the commuter bike
Let’s see what you can find that I haven’t…go!
Garbaruk possibly? They do rings with various offsets to suit 2x conversions.
Not cheap though and I'm pretty sure they only go down to 38t
I converted my 105 cranks to 1x with a superstar narrow wide chainring. Works perfectly, only very minor criticism is the interface between chainring and cranks isn't as aesthetically pleasing as a shimano outer ring but that is being picky.
Which Sora version and what;s the BCD - the model will be on the back of the crank. SJS and SPA normally have a good selection.
Think these should do it https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004323710615.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.40cf18021IVJMM
The Deckas chainrings are available from Amazon if you're reluctant to order from AliExpress
Green 34T 104BCD for ~£12?
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/race-face-narrow-wide-mtb-single-chainring/rp-prod109723
Second vote for Superstars
This would prob fit, but you'll want to double check
https://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/raptor-oval-chainring-110bcd-asymetric-narrow-wide.htm
Thanks for all the suggestions and links, from what I can tell, it SEEMS the Deckas ones are the only ones that will fit so far
Starting to wonder if it’d be easier for the long run to find a cheap 1x crankset
If it helps, here’s what I have
https://ibb.co/mBWtrDm
https://ibb.co/XFrNGTt
https://ibb.co/K5ZFXSG
https://ibb.co/bv6BvD9
https://ibb.co/9gZDB5z
I have an unused 38t in black that would suit. It’s a J&L like these.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302375911871?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=6hPdK0vgQOK&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=W2ZfiyqDT6u&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
I bought it to use with an R8000 crankset but it never made it on to the bike. £25 posted if you’re interested.
@shedbrewed thankyou for that, thanks for the offer as well but I think 34t is kind of my sweet spot for this bike so am tempted to stick with 34
But will definitely look into those J&L rings as they look to be just the ticket
No stress at all 👍