I have a 2014 Fuji Traverse 1.3 that has three chainrings up front. I want to go to one chain ring up front and eliminate the front derailleur/shifter. Can I just add a different chainring to my existing crank/BB setup or is that not possible with the Acera Octalink?
https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/produ.../FC-T3010.html
I'd rather just change out the chainring and not have to get a new crank/BB and change everything. I guess I could possibly just take off the other two chainrings and use the one left but I want to change the gearing to something like a 40-42T at the same time. The existing 9 speed cassette is 11-32T. I also have another Tiagra cassette I could use which is 9 speed 11-25T. I'm biking in FL, mostly on paved trails with some hard pack at times. Not much if any hills/inclines.
Thanks for any advice on a chainring change and gearing.