1x10 conversion - Leonardi Racing/ General Lee Adapter

[Flowta]

Apparently General Lee wears really quickly, but how about this… Much better idea. Remove the 17 and add a 42!

 

http://www.bikerumor...s-42t-sprocket/

 

Similar 41 tooth though

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/131061-ultra-poormans-xx1/

[milky4130]

Ok so I've read the whole thread & also Considering taking the plunge. I wish I first read this thread as I currently have a Xt shadow RD but went out & bought the Xt clutch rd only because Cwc had an awesome deal On it but it is not really necessary for the 1x10 conversion but an added security. I'm Currently running XT 2x10 (28/36) on the front & 11-36 at the back on a 29er HT, so all I now need is one of those long tooth chain rings (wolf or Raceface), no need to replace chain, is that correct thus far? Thanks

 

[TopFuel]

Ok so I've read the whole thread & also Considering taking the plunge. I wish I first read this thread as I currently have a Xt shadow RD but went out & bought the Xt clutch rd only because Cwc had an awesome deal On it but it is not really necessary for the 1x10 conversion but an added security. I'm Currently running XT 2x10 (28/36) on the front & 11-36 at the back on a 29er HT, so all I now need is one of those long tooth chain rings (wolf or Raceface), no need to replace chain, is that correct thus far? Thanks

 

I dont think you'll regret the clutch derailleur even a little bit. I run mine on a 3x10 setup and it still amazes me. Quiet, no chainslap, no dropped chain ever (at least not yet).

[babse]

Ok so I've read the whole thread & also Considering taking the plunge. I wish I first read this thread as I currently have a Xt shadow RD but went out & bought the Xt clutch rd only because Cwc had an awesome deal On it but it is not really necessary for the 1x10 conversion but an added security. I'm Currently running XT 2x10 (28/36) on the front & 11-36 at the back on a 29er HT, so all I now need is one of those long tooth chain rings (wolf or Raceface), no need to replace chain, is that correct thus far? Thanks

thats correct, ul just need that chainring!

 

i was running exact setup on xt and went for the 34T wolf tooth!

[milky4130]

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/shimano-xt-m785-10-speed-double-chainset/rp-prod67200 - This is my current crank, which chain rings are compatible? Race Face or Wolf Tooth? or will both work. Can someone supply a link of which ones will work? Thanks Guys.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

http://www.chainreac...et/rp-prod67200 - This is my current crank, which chain rings are compatible? Race Face or Wolf Tooth? or will both work. Can someone supply a link of which ones will work? Thanks Guys.

 

Either will work, milky... as long as it's 104BCD

[milky4130]

Ok i see this one is compatible with XT cranks http://www.evobikes.co.za/components/chainrings/wolf-chainring-for-xx1-compatible-104-bcd-crank-set.html now the tough decision of 34t or 36t Chainring, any advice? I'm running a 29er HT with 11-36 at the back.

[LuckyLuke]

34 would be the allrounder, you will just spin out and the granny would just just be enough. 36 if you weigh less than 72kg and have the power I would say.

[jcmeyerSS]

I have just recently built myself a geared bike.

a NIner EMD with a Zee groupset.

Running the standard 36t up front and an 11-36 at the back.

Did a 80km 1200m ride from Fourways to Hartebeestpoort and back on Saturday. not one issue. no chaindrop legs felt great all ride and there is quite a climb from home of the chicken pie to top of the R512. never felt out of gears. (to be fair i did ride it the week before on my SS 34:18 and managed but hurt a lot more)

I'm no mountain goat at 98kg either.

Edited December 17, 2013 by jcmeyerSS

[milky4130]

34 would be the allrounder, you will just spin out and the granny would just just be enough. 36 if you weigh less than 72kg and have the power I would say.

I'm less than 72kg, do i have the power? I think so but not confident.

[milky4130]

Is Evobikes also the only place to get these chainrings from?

[LuckyLuke]

Nice bike jcmeyerSS. Milky go with the 36. The power will come, haha. Depends on the terain aswell. If I ride a 80km here in the karoo its nothing less than 2000m climbing and rocky. Thats why the xx1 cranks are so nice. The BCD is small and you can change the rings on the cranks without removing the cranks. If you have moola that is and get the whole range of rings.

[LuckyLuke]

yup, Evo and buycycle, however evo are the only guys carrying stock till next year.

the wolftooth rings are more durable than the raceface rings I read on another thread.

[milky4130]

Nice bike jcmeyerSS. Milky go with the 36. The power will come, haha. Depends on the terain aswell. If I ride a 80km here in the karoo its nothing less than 2000m climbing and rocky. Thats why the xx1 cranks are so nice. The BCD is small and you can change the rings on the cranks without removing the cranks. If you have moola that is and get the whole range of rings.

yeah right now i'm leaning towards 36T but getting more rings is not a bad idea either then you can always swap according to the route & profile as you go along.