1x Conversion Kit Mountain Bike
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1x conversion kit mountain bike. These are the guys who drive their mountain bikes to the trailhead hike a bike up the steepest climbs and generally like to be seen with the latest gear cause it s oh so popular with the bros. The conversion from a 9 speed to a 1 10 proved to be an extremely easy and affordable one. The 11 40t cassette weighs 467 grams which makes it lighter than the nx by 70 grams with a smaller range but far from sprightly. Last summer in my article is a single ring drive on your mountain bike right for you i outlined the details of the popular sram xx1 and xo1 single ring drivetrains.
There are two slx quality 11 speed cassettes available of 11 40t which seems anorexic in the age of sram eagle or 11 42t with 1x riders able to choose between 30t 32t or 34t chainrings. How to convert your bike to a 1x drivetrain. A couple of years ago 1x drivetrains started appearing on high end mountain bikes and over that time the technology has trickled down and is now available on mountain bikes starting from a fairly reasonable price. How to convert a mountain bike to a 1x drivetrain please subscribe mga kapadyak https.
There s no photo on the website and i assumed there was a 32t chainring that could be attached to the inner chainring bolt holes while the guard would attach to the outer bolt holes. Shimano 1x vs 2x. The kit listed at 72 msrp is said to include a 32t chainring and guard. Even with the more costly steel chainring it like likely cost you less than 250 for a complete drivetrain overhaul and cheaper still if you hunt around or inherit some second hand parts.
Eagle technology provides an expanded optimum gear range that allows you to realize your bike s potential beyond where it. Pros cons tech tuesday 91. Ditch the shifty bits. 7 ways you re destroying your mountain bike mtb maintenance tips duration.
Eagle drivetrains are designed tested and proven to deliver the lightest highest performing most durable systems for all riders on any trail. Remove your front shifter front derailleur and all your geared chain rings. 2x and 3x always work better in the real world. Gmbn tech 697 425.
Alternatively if you re just looking to upgrade your existing bike 1x mountain bike groupsets are available. Sram lists a 1 10 conversion kit on their website which made the project seem simple.