Originally Posted by kingnutterrick

I just added some components to my commuter. I added tires, fenders, and LX derailleur. I want to replace the crank set and cassette this winter. I want to get a two ring crank set, and 8-Speed Road Cassette 12-26. What do you think?

Originally Posted by abxba

I did what you want to do a few years ago. I didn't replace my cranks, I just removed the granny gear and adjusted the limiter screw so the front derailleur didn't go lower than the middle chain ring. I then replaced the other two chain rings with the sizes I wanted. You can change the cassette to any 8 speed you prefer, and even though you will be running a double, you can keep your long cage rear derailleur. This method involves minimal expense and labor, and functions fine.