**SORTED** Help with gearing Deore XT FC-M8000 1x11

[Peachy!]

OK, so we could do with a little help, current 1x11 setup isn't quite working how Our Jimmy would like it;

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1995-pace-rc200-f5-retromod-1x11-deore-xt-finished-pg10.422419/
Cassette: Shimano Deore XT CS-M8000 11-46t, 2018
Chain: Shimano Deore XT CN-HG701
Cranks: Shimano Deore XT M8000, 2018
Chainrings: Shimano Deore XT M8000 34t T&F 1x11, 2018

The problem is he's only using 8,9,10 & 11 and "running out of gears" he only uses maybe 6 or 7 on the steepest of climbs, 1-5 are redundant. I'm guessing this setup was designed more for 29” wheels or old tired heavy men, not super fit 14yr olds on 26" wheels?


So, I’m looking for a larger front ring 36, 38 or maybe even 40t? but thick & thin for the 1x11 Deore XT FC-M8000 crank



Any suggestions?

 

[The History Man]

See my sale thread onza buzz saw

 

[benjabbi]

Superstar do reasonably priced 36 and 38t rings to fit those cranks. Or Wolftooth if you fancy spending a lot more.

 

[Peachy!]

Superstar do reasonably priced 36 and 38t rings to fit those cranks. Or Wolftooth if you fancy spending a lot more.

Any links?

 

[benjabbi]

Superstar although now I've suggested it they don't appear to have much in stock!
Wolftooth have them in stock, but nearly 3x the price of Superstar with postage.

 

[Peachy!]

Superstar although now I've suggested it they don't appear to have much in stock!
Wolftooth have them in stock, but nearly 3x the price of Superstar with postage.

Top man, really appreciate this

 

[Retro Spud]

Oh to be fit enough to run out of gears …

 

[Peachy!]

Oh to be fit enough to run out of gears …

I don’t think his 34t will go to waste, I might have a use for it yet!