Nukeproof Mega Pro to 2×10

Turned big 50 at Christmas and my wife and son bought me a 2013 Mega Pro as a complete surprise (I know lucky huh). Its superb but living in the Lakes and not being as fit as I was it can be a struggle on some of these climbs. So basically what would I need to do to convert to 2×10? Currently running a 34T on the front, 36-11 on rear. I know I should just get out more and get fitter but you know..

You’ll need a double chainset/cranks, medium length rear mech, 2×10 front mech and shifter and possibly a new chain. Not a cheap conversion unless you can get the whole lot as a bundle. You might be better getting a 42t rear cog and fitting that instead (that’s what I’ve done). I havent tested it yet tho…

Edit: you’ll still need a medium cage rear mech for the 42t

Or you could try hope’s t-Rex 40t

Cheers all. Never thought about cranks. Need to reconsider I reckon!

I’m in the lakes with the same bike (it’s ace!) and have fitted a Works Components Narrow-Wide 30 tooth spiderless chainring in place of the 34 provided. So it’s 1×10 still, and you can remove both chain guides. If you add a 42 tooth rear and get a med-length rear mech you’d be sorted for a huge gear range, I’m not bothering though as it’s fine for me without.

Fit a 32 front and 40 rear 🙂

Granny ring, front mech and shifter.

What crank have you got?

Dirtydog, whatever it came with! Is it descender or something?? A lot of folk say go to 32 but the Hope 40t rex looks a possibilty. Today I was up round Tilberthwaite/Iron Keld and it didnt feel that far off usable, only the climb from the Tarn Hows footpath junction to Iron Keld was beyond a joke!
If I went for the Hope option would I need to change rear mech?

It depends if you’ve got a short cage rear mech or not. You’ll need at least a medium cage rear mech.

My 2012 mega pro had a 34t front single ring with chain device and 11-36 rear cassette. I’ve upgraded the frame and changed to a 34 raceface narrow wide chainring with a medium cage x9 clutch mech and added a oneup 42t cog on the back. It all looks very tidy. I’ve yet to test it as I’ve now got to send the frame back to the warranty dept (gutted – the bottle cage boss has snapped off inside the frame!)

Aye, just had a look, its a decender so yes new cranks as well.

Won’t be cheap to convert to a double, the Trex or similar will be by far the least expensive option.

Fit a 30t front ring and get a 40t rear cog from Hope/OneUp. £90 all in and will let you spin up steep hills.