Convert to XX1

[Schnavel]

Naas at Evobikes stocks...

[Flowta]

Awesome, I'll check it out, any idea if there is a local stockist?

 

http://www.evobikes.co.za/leonardi-racing-general-lee-cassette-adapter-25-40t.html

[Baaisikilist]

 

 

Awesome, I'll check it out, any idea if there is a local stockist?

 

The guy who just told u about it.

[flyluis]

http://www.evobikes....ter-25-40t.html

 

Not so cheap though. i'd rather wait and save up for the real thing...

[jatho]

Not so cheap though. i'd rather wait and save up for the real thing...

 

Well if you consider the cost of an XX1 cassette is around R4K this still works out cheaper and if you're running 10 speed this is your only option unless you want to hack together a cassette using a front chainring which I've seen some guys do but its not pretty.

[rock]

or man up and just ride a 36t at the back....

[jatho]

or man up and just ride a 36t at the back....

 

I've been manning up since the conversion it's actually not a problem, I'm happy with the ratio's but then we don't have massive climbs here in Lion Land, I'm looking for something bigger for races like Sani.

[flyluis]

Ok, im going XX1 ill let you guys know what i think about it in 3 weeks or so.

[NINER_boy]

or man up and just ride a 36t at the back....

 

Rock, what is your 1x front chainring size?

[Pipsqueak]

Explain.

 

So General Lee can only be used with a 10sp SRAM cassette? Same 10 sp derailleur?

 

What if I have Shimano?

[Meezo]

Explain.

 

So General Lee can only be used with a 10sp SRAM cassette? Same 10 sp derailleur?

 

What if I have Shimano?

 

Used to only be for SRAM. They've now made it for Shimano too

 

Edited September 5, 2013 by Meezo

[rock]

Rock, what is your 1x front chainring size?

 

34t

[jatho]

Explain.

 

So General Lee can only be used with a 10sp SRAM cassette? Same 10 sp derailleur?

 

What if I have Shimano?

 

The SRAM cassettes are split in a way that the top 4 rings come off (as one piece) and the General Lee is then installed in place of these last 4 rings, Shimano has a 3 ring split at the top, there is a Shimano version available now but to be honest I think the SRAM option is better as the gearing is split over 4 rings and not 3 giving a more subtle jump between ring size.

 

You use the same RD, some manufacturers claim that the 10spd RD will only work with a maximum tooth size of 36 but this isnt the case, I'm running a standard XX RD short cage with this adapter and not problems at all.

Edited September 5, 2013 by jatho

[jatho]

http://www.i-mtb.com/general-lee-40t-cassette-adaptor-shimano/

[Meezo]

What's the cheapest anyone found the adaptor? I know its cheaper than the XX1 but 1800 for 3-4 rings makes its close to the price. If it were 10 or 11 rings then the XX1 cheaper , no? My maths failing me again?

[jatho]

What's the cheapest anyone found the adaptor? I know its cheaper than the XX1 but 1800 for 3-4 rings makes its close to the price. If it were 10 or 11 rings then the XX1 cheaper , no? My maths failing me again?

 

Look at it like this, the cost of the adapter is around R1900, SRAM 10 speed cassette around R800 = R2700, you'd spend very little time in the top 4 rings so would probably only need to replace it every 3rd / 4th time you replace the cassette, if you spread this cost across say 3 cassette changes you're looking at a cost of about R1400 per cassette change which is a lot cheaper than XX1 cassette.

 

When I went 1x10, the cost to go 11 speed would have added at least R6K to my build cost (XX1 Cassette, RD, Shifter, Chain & Freebody), by opting for 1x10 rather I only lost the 10(11) on the bottom and 42(40) on the top so gearing is slightly off, small price to pay for a R6K saving.