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[Closed] m980 xtr cranks - can they be 1x?

 DT78
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I think they are 24/38 ratios - can I buy a single 34 ring for these? Not sure on the BCD but I don't think it is standard 104.


 
Posted : 03/02/2017 2:54 pm
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M980 cranks are standard 104BCD
M985 cranks are 88BCD

So yes as long as they are in fact m980s you can.


 
Posted : 03/02/2017 2:57 pm
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Yes the 980 trail chainset is 104 bcd. I ran a 34 oval for a while and have just dropped to a 32.


 
Posted : 03/02/2017 3:10 pm
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I believe it is the trail version, that's good news its 104 one less probelm


 
Posted : 03/02/2017 3:16 pm
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Yep. I've converted the trail version (double). The silver tabs won't fit back on, you'll just need some short chainring bolts.


 
Posted : 03/02/2017 3:34 pm
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Can they be run with a boost (52mm) chainline?

And if so, how?


 
Posted : 03/02/2017 4:04 pm
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If you're not running wide tyres then a normal crank will work with a Boost rear wheel.

If you need Boost then I have a new SLX Boost crankset I'm about to stick on the classifieds. It didn't take a standard 104 BCD ring though.


 
Posted : 03/02/2017 5:37 pm
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It should work with a 2.25 Schwalbe then?

I don't want to ditch my M980's, they are great cranks, but this 1x and boost is doing my noodle in.


 
Posted : 03/02/2017 7:52 pm
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The Race ones can be single speeded as well
Wolftooth do a lovely 88bcd chainring
Chainline can cause issues with some chani guides though


 
Posted : 03/02/2017 8:21 pm
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Yes, I have the M980 on one of my bikes its 104 BCD and works a treat with a single 32 10 speed or 11 speed with one bottom bracket spacer. I have had it work perfectly on a Nicolai Geometron and an Orange P7.


 
Posted : 03/02/2017 8:47 pm
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[quote=ScottChegg ]It should work with a 2.25 Schwalbe then?
I don't want to ditch my M980's, they are great cranks, but this 1x and boost is doing my noodle in.
Yeah- that should be just fine.


 
Posted : 03/02/2017 9:32 pm