I’m running bar-end shifters. Front is friction, rear is 9sp indexed. I’m hoping the front shifter will remain compatible with whatever front mech I end up using. I have a spare XT front mech if the Sora one doesn’t work.

I’d love to swap out the 30t granny ring for a 24t one. No idea where to find such a thing, unfortunately – any ideas? I hope it’s just a case of pulling the cranks, unbolting the old chainring and sticking the new one on?

Sorry, rather new to road bike components!

Thanks all, I’ll look at just replacing the granny ring. If not, it’s a clamp-on front mech so should be able to move it without issues. Cheers for the LX crankset link, that’s a pretty good deal!

Legend. Thank you.

@thebikechain Thank you very much. Looks like I’ll get the axle kit. Or maybe the whole hub. What a PITA!