2X10 to 1X12

[twin rings]

Hi all, please can someone advise me if its possible to convert my Giant Anthem 2 X 10 to a 1 X !2?

 

It looks pretty simple but often things aren't as they seem....

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

yes, but you'll need a couple of things if you want to do the change.

 

 - new SRAM XD Driver compatible freehub for your rear hub

 - shifter / RD / cassette / cables / narrow wide chainring

[BaGearA]

Yes 

 

You'll need 

 

1x12 upgrade kit

NW chainring 

and an XD driver for your wheels

[s14phoenix]

 

 

 - new SRAM XD Driver compatible freehub for your rear hub

 

 

Now theres the problem...

 

Depending which wheelset you have on your bike this might not be possible/available.

 

Giant has different wheelsets on their bikes as oem - some are convertible with a Xd freehub some not.

[splat]

Now theres the problem...

 

Depending which wheelset you have on your bike this might not be possible/available.

 

Giant has different wheelsets on their bikes as oem - some are convertible with a Xd freehub some not.

 

Good excuse for a wheel upgrade  

[Allrounder]

N+1

[BaGearA]

N+1

this more like N + drive train

[droo]

Are your spokes straight pull or j-bend?

[twin rings]

Now theres the problem...

 

Depending which wheelset you have on your bike this might not be possible/available.

 

Giant has different wheelsets on their bikes as oem - some are convertible with a Xd freehub some not.

A while ago i upgraded to ZTR wheels with DT Swiss hubs, if that helps??

[droo]

A while ago i upgraded to ZTR wheels with DT Swiss hubs, if that helps??

 

Then the driver is available, so it's easy. 

 

1 x upgrade kit, preferably including cranks if your current ones are Shimano or don't have a removable spider. This just ensures that your chainline is correct, which is important for cassette longevity and accurate shifting.

 

1 x driver body, will probably set you back around R 1 600.

 

And someone who has a few tools and knows which end to hold them. This should preferably include a hanger alignment tool, since the 12 speed systems are very sensitive to correct hanger alignment.

[twin rings]

Then the driver is available, so it's easy. 

 

1 x upgrade kit, preferably including cranks if your current ones are Shimano or don't have a removable spider. This just ensures that your chainline is correct, which is important for cassette longevity and accurate shifting.

 

1 x driver body, will probably set you back around R 1 600.

 

And someone who has a few tools and knows which end to hold them. This should preferably include a hanger alignment tool, since the 12 speed systems are very sensitive to correct hanger alignment.

Thanks for this....but sounds like a job for my LBS. Looking around at the cost, it looks like minimum a R 15k conversion......maybe time for a new bike!!

[Kalahari Vegmot]

Thanks for this....but sounds like a job for my LBS. Looking around at the cost, it looks like minimum a R 15k conversion......maybe time for a new bike!!

Like in....No.

 

Upgrade kit: R5500 http://www.olympiccycles.co.za/shop/sram-gx-eagle-12-speed-upgrade-kit/

 

N/W ring: R500 from Rapide

 

Driver body: R1600

 

So say, R8000 with fitting?

[twin rings]

Chain ring?? But as u day still cheaper than R 15k.

 

Thanks. ( bang goes new bike motivation)

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Chain ring?? But as u day still cheaper than R 15k.

 

Thanks. ( bang goes new bike motivation)

N/W ring = chainring.

 

Even with a new xt crank you're in for 10k

[madbradd]

Or the Lyne crank for 1600. And it will take an XSYNC2 chainring later if you really want.

[twin rings]

Thanks for your input everyone...