running 10 x 3 cranks with 9 speed gearing
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EggyBum6969
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i have a 2x 10 speed front xt mech that came from a guy on here
would it be possible to use that with a 3x xt shifter with 1 extra click?
im wondering if it would be ok to use a
22 an 32 ring combo an 9 speed chain an 9 speed rear cogs
with that front mech without issues
i think i have got a 3x xt to fit the frame if the 2x wont fit but id rather run 2x9
would it be possible to use that with a 3x xt shifter with 1 extra click?
im wondering if it would be ok to use a
22 an 32 ring combo an 9 speed chain an 9 speed rear cogs
with that front mech without issues
i think i have got a 3x xt to fit the frame if the 2x wont fit but id rather run 2x9
EggyBum6969
Retro Guru
yeah that works bud but ive got a 2x xt here that came with the frame
was wondering if its ok with 22 an 32 rings i think it should be ok
the 3x xt i have in bottom pull an that frame 31.8 has been rattle can spryed
was wondering if its ok with 22 an 32 rings i think it should be ok
the 3x xt i have in bottom pull an that frame 31.8 has been rattle can spryed
EggyBum6969
Retro Guru
i was worried the pull ratio might be diffrent on 2x then 3x front mechs an 2x an 3x shifters
You can use 3x shifters/mechs on 2x chainsets. And 2x mechs with 3x shifters.
Only sticking point is 2x mechs on 3x chainsets (think the 2x shifters are simply 3x shifters with a switch moved?)
Some combinations might need a bit of fettling to get them to work better, bit of cable fiddling, stop screws, moving the mech down the seat tube a bit etc.
I've had 3x9 shifter running with a 2x10 front mech on a 10 chainset and 9 speed everything else. I race on that.
Also a 3x10 shifter (no switch) with 2x10 everything else. Wife races on that.
3x9 shifter, 2x10 front mech, 9 speed double chainset (SLX trail IIRC) that all works...........
There are a couple of other sets i've had working as well.
Only sticking point is 2x mechs on 3x chainsets (think the 2x shifters are simply 3x shifters with a switch moved?)
Some combinations might need a bit of fettling to get them to work better, bit of cable fiddling, stop screws, moving the mech down the seat tube a bit etc.
I've had 3x9 shifter running with a 2x10 front mech on a 10 chainset and 9 speed everything else. I race on that.
Also a 3x10 shifter (no switch) with 2x10 everything else. Wife races on that.
3x9 shifter, 2x10 front mech, 9 speed double chainset (SLX trail IIRC) that all works...........
There are a couple of other sets i've had working as well.
EggyBum6969
Retro Guru
ah wicked stuff matt cheers
a few months ago on my 1x9 the chain came off towards the inside where the granny ring would be an got stuck
but my chain came off towards the peddle for the 1 time the other day
i was just slowing down when because the lights turned red
an it really spooked me out as i had just been hammering it before that
i am running a medium rear mech which has been mostly ok
(dont wana spend on a short1)
but i was going to get a tensioner or a bash guard etc
an then i seen the prices of them :shock:
, i heard other folk are using an old front mech instead
but as this bike will soon be retired to a commute an shopping only stead when my xc bike is back in service i think 2x9 could well be the best option for it
a few months ago on my 1x9 the chain came off towards the inside where the granny ring would be an got stuck
but my chain came off towards the peddle for the 1 time the other day
i was just slowing down when because the lights turned red
an it really spooked me out as i had just been hammering it before that
i am running a medium rear mech which has been mostly ok
(dont wana spend on a short1)
but i was going to get a tensioner or a bash guard etc
an then i seen the prices of them :shock:
, i heard other folk are using an old front mech instead
but as this bike will soon be retired to a commute an shopping only stead when my xc bike is back in service i think 2x9 could well be the best option for it
