The new XT double cranks look like they'd be spot-on for my SS. Any reason why they won't work with a 32 tooth chainring in the big ring position? Be good to hear from someone who's done it before I go for it...
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A few on the Jones blog, it looks like a good option.
Aha! Thanks jameso, that looks like it works
I've done it on a 775 crank-worked fine.
Just put a 34t on mine and it works perfectly.
No problems!
BTW, if anyone wanted to sell a 785 crank in 175mm, any colour and scuffs no issue, let me know.
Can swap for a 77-series XTs either used or BNIB 9 or 10 with rings, PX for an used XTR double, etc.
(Yes I had a shimano crank fetish phase looking for an ideal SS set up..) MIP if so. Ta.
@cheez I have one of these if you want to come and try/measure.
& to be honest I'm pretty close to stripping that bike anyway, if you give me the tiniest reason, they can come off
Biff put a 32t on them cranks. Tooth clearance is VERY close to the arms but I guess it works as I haven't heard of it coming back.
Biff = UK Jones fella chap
Timbur, good point to note, and made me think of the CL; for a middle on a triple XT is 2mm closer in than the 785 outer position (about 48mm vs 50mm). So the 785 with a 32T on the 'outer' position gives you a tiny bit more space around the stay fwiw.