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Hi All,
1. I have a current XTR triple and would like to replace the 42 Outer ring with a bashguard - what would you recommend?
2. Am I right in thinking its a 104mm that is required?
3. Somewhere I have seen one that perfectly matches the sculpted shape of the xtr's 4 arms - anyone know of this?
Cheers
Shiny
google says..
http://www.homebrewedcomponents.com/store.php/products/shimano-m985-lightweight-bash-ring
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This looks like a modified 42t ring...
[url= http://www.tf-bikes.at/index-shop___angebote-custom_parts ]This one[/url] looks like Shimano made it! Not cheap, though.
I was looking into this myself and came up with the following ;
The BCD is 104 so any bash would fit e13 etc.
But instead of trying to mimic the look of the triple with a bash as above fit any bash then fit
[url= http://www.bikesonline.com/shimano-xtr-m980-middle-chain-ring-bolt-cap-set-8.htm ]These[/url]
Not cheap at around £50 for a set of 4 original Shimano I found some for sale on eBay.
Or KNC do some looky likey ones
[url= http://www.bike24.com/p229302.html ]These[/url]
Around £15 available in a choice of colours
Which will give it the the look of the 980 double like
[url= http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/p/8965/shimano-xtrm980-chainset-double-10-speed ]This[/url]
Hope that helps 🙂
how easy is it to convert my 3x10 m985 to 1x10 and what would be recommended ....
guide / bashring ?
i have m985 rear mech with clutch.
Superb responses, that shimano looks great but yes 128 euros is a load!
Cheers
shiny
You could just grind the teeth off the largest ring.