Jaybles999

I will give this a try and report back, just need to get some of the grease. Many thanks!

Yip it seems that if I'm not able to somehow increase the strength of the cage pivot via a service or some other means, then my only option will be to get a new derailleur.

Have checked the chain with a chain checker tool, all good there. I was thinking that the cage pivot might be the culprit. I;m not so sure on the procedure for servicing it. I took the clutch cover off and checked inside, all looks good; no dirt or muck inside at all, might need greasing though. Do you perhaps have any links or anything related to servicing the pivot?

I unfortunately don't have the original sprocket. I bought the bike with the 40t already on. Clutch on or off seems to make no difference. The other thing I'm wondering is if a derailleur extender will even make a difference? I'm not sure, but it looks like there may already be something similar on the derailleur (not sure though, it just looks like the derailleur has a piece between the hanger and the derailleur itself - this piece seems to be where the extender would go?)

I know it does seem like it is too short when on the largest sprocket, but the weird part is that it is super loose on the smallest sprocket.

Attaching some images of the cassette. I am not sure if the wear looks excessive? Also of the bike in 1st and last gear as well as the chain-lines in both gears.

So I have made the conversion. 32t NW chainring upfront, shortened the bolts and all is fine on that end. The new issue I seem to be having is that the chain is way too loose on the smallest sprockets and basically too tight or just right on the biggest. B-screw is basically maxed, the derailleur pretty much has no more to give. When riding on the 2 smallest sprockets, the chain jumps under any sort of load, rendering those 2 gears unusable. I thought maybe this was due to the chain being super loose when on these sprockets, as mentioned above. It might also be wear on those sprockets, but it wasn't happening at all when it was 3x and I was on the largest front cog. Have checked the chain - not even near 75% wear, so all good there. Would I be able to use a derailleur extender? Or am I basically limited by this derailleur and will have to replace? - Pictures of derailleur in original post. Thanks in advance!

Simplicity mostly. I just find that I hardly, if ever, use anything other than the middle chainring in the front anyway.

Thanks for the responses! Thanks for the links. Do you reckon I'll need the extender at this stage? My derailleur is currently working fine with the current range (11t-40t). I assume I would only need the extender if going with an even wider range cassette I have been pretty much keeping it on the middle front ring (32t) for the past few weeks, just to make sure I'll have enough range with the 1x, so I think I'm ready to take the leap! Always happy to meet other D-votees!

Hi all, I currently have a 3x10. Rear cassette = 11t - 40t. I am wanting to convert to 1x10 for now before potentially upgrading the whole drivetrain down the road to 1x11 or 1x12. From what I can tell, I should be able to use my current shifter and deraileur (XT - see attached) and cassette. Would I be able to use my existing crank (see attached) and remove the chainrings and replace with a narrow-wide chainring and new bolts (Or shorten the existing bolts) or would I have to replace the crankset as well? I am wanting to convert to 1x as easily and cheaply as possible for now, but am pretty new to all this. Many thanks in advance!