mataz Posted August 12, 2013 Share I would like to change from a Shimano SLX 2x10 system to a 3x10 on a 2012 Giant Anthem but am not sure what Front Derailleur to order as there are so many different models. As I understand it the shifters and rear derailleur are not an issue, but I could be wrong on this? Any advice please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicanZA Posted August 12, 2013 Share why? 2x10 far better, XX1 is 1x11, why go back if u dont mind me asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mataz Posted August 12, 2013 Share Agree 100% but it's not my bike, it belongs to my other half who really battles up the steep climbs with the 2x10 ratio (38-24) and misses her granny gear from her old bike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted August 12, 2013 Share but a 24t is what you get on a triple crank in any case (24-32-42)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted August 12, 2013 Share yes its just the crank, FD and shifter that needs to change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mataz Posted August 12, 2013 Share My bad, I thought it was a 42-32-22... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappa Posted August 12, 2013 Share http://www.thehubsa....fters-cassette/ All you ever needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegsEleven Posted August 12, 2013 Share I have the SLX 3 X10 but i almost never use the small ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannosmit Posted August 12, 2013 Share My bad, I thought it was a 42-32-22... That's the old ones. Does she have a 36-11 cluster at the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOBIKES ONLINE STORE Posted August 12, 2013 Share yes its just the crank, FD and shifter that needs to change No shifters are the same - just change setting from 2 to 3... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted August 12, 2013 Share will it not be easier to change the small ring to a 22? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arendoog Posted August 12, 2013 Share will it not be easier to change the small ring to a 22?Or get a bit stronger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redlight Posted August 12, 2013 Share No need to change front mech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Rat Posted August 12, 2013 Share I am a fan of the triple but that's because I have no choice but to spin uphill but I love downhills and I often spin out on my 44 x 11 combo usually at about 65km/hr. However, it is highly unlikely that you'll get many of the fairer sex doing that ( although not impossible as I've found out on Sabie earlier this year). So a 22/34 combo should do the trick if coupled with a 36-11 cluster. I am guessing but the 34 x 11 should give you about 45km/h which is plenty on most MTB rides. In fact you might get away with a 22/36 combo but shifting could be problematic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana Posted August 12, 2013 Share will it not be easier to change the small ring to a 22? No. You need to adhere to the 1.5 rule. If you run a 22 inner ring on 2x setup you should ideally not go bigger than a 33 or 34 outer ring. Otherwise shifting might be compromised. With a 38T outer ring on a 2x setup, you should not go smaller than 26 on your inner ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Pollard Posted August 12, 2013 Share My wifes new Giant Anthem X 29er W came out with a 22/36 combo. She is loving it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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