1x Conversion Kit Mountain Bike
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.
1x conversion kit mountain bike. Shimano hollowtech ii 2x to 1x conversion duration. 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. Pros cons tech tuesday 91. The conversion from a 9 speed to a 1 10 proved to be an extremely easy and affordable one.
Gmbn tech 697 425. 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. Buyer s guide to mountain bike groupsets. Alternatively if you re just looking to upgrade your existing bike 1x mountain bike groupsets are available.
The kit listed at 72 msrp is said to include a 32t chainring and guard. 2x and 3x always work better in the real world. 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. Remove your front shifter front derailleur and all your geared chain rings.
How to convert your bike to a 1x drivetrain. People who got sold on 1x really just bought into a fad. Shimano 1x vs 2x. How to convert a mountain bike to a 1x drivetrain please subscribe mga kapadyak https.
Sram lists a 1 10 conversion kit on their website which made the project seem simple. Eagle technology provides an expanded optimum gear range that allows you to realize your bike s potential beyond where it. Ditch the shifty bits. Sram eagle drivetrains are the only 1x drivetrains that are fully system engineered for optimal performance.
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 drivetrains are designed tested and proven to deliver the lightest highest performing most durable systems for all riders on any trail.