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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-15, 03:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,466
Posted By atlantic90

Converting a 3-cog front mech to 2-cogs

This is a fork from a prior thread...

I am wanting to switch to a 2x10 setup (from a 3x10) in order to solve some chain/RDER issues - and also just to try it out and get my hands dirty. You guys...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-15, 03:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,969
Posted By atlantic90

The more I think about it, the more I am leaning...

The more I think about it, the more I am leaning this way. I considered the 1x sprocket on the front (suggested by Frank Cannon) but there is a decent amount of road riding with this bike and I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-15, 03:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,493
Posted By atlantic90

It's close, and I can get it with the shifter /...

It's close, and I can get it with the shifter / front DER for cheap. I'm not really tied to this particulat crank, I'll get something else if it will work better and be affordable. Go ahead and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-15, 02:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,493
Posted By atlantic90

Aluminum chainrings longevity?

Was looking at this crankset and noticed the chairings were 7075 aluminum:

https://www.sram.com/sram/mountain/products/sram-x7-10-speed-crankset

Do these aluminum chainrings wear as long as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-15, 02:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,969
Posted By atlantic90

ouch! I get it, though still not sure exactly...

ouch! I get it, though still not sure exactly why you used the "50-30" numbers. My front chainrings are 42 / 32 / 22. So wouldn't I use (42-22) + (36-11)? I know it still comes out to the same...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-15, 12:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,969
Posted By atlantic90

I think the bike has the original...

I think the bike has the original crankset:Truvativ 5-D, forged alloy, capless bolts

How do you tell if they are removable?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-15, 12:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,969
Posted By atlantic90

I do realize that I can use other gears but the...

I do realize that I can use other gears but the bike is actually for one of my kids so I can't be assured they won't use those combinations and if they try the large/large cog combo, I think it might...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-15, 12:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,969
Posted By atlantic90

I did swap a new derailleur: Shimano Deore M615...

I did swap a new derailleur: Shimano Deore M615 Shadow Plus Rear Der (http://www.jensonusa.com/RD226A02)
as well as a new 10-speed shifter and 10-speed chain. When trying to size the chain, it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-15, 04:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,969
Posted By atlantic90

Ok, so back to my original problem with the chain...

Ok, so back to my original problem with the chain tension. Am I able to replace the chainrings on the existing crankset that I have - rather than replace the whole thing? Is it possible to switch...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-15, 04:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,969
Posted By atlantic90

huh? Not sure what you mean.

huh? Not sure what you mean.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-15, 03:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,969
Posted By atlantic90

So there are no adapters or anything that will...

So there are no adapters or anything that will allow BB30 or PF30?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-15, 01:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,969
Posted By atlantic90

Bottom bracket replacement on rockhopper 2005 model

Hello all. I'm fairly new to bike maintenance so looking for help. I have been reading / youtubing quite a bit but haven't been able to find the answer to the following question:

Can a 2005...
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