Gideonw Posted March 22, 2019 Share Hi, I just wanted to know if I can turn a normal mtb crank into a x1 crank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinmug Posted March 22, 2019 Share We can spend the next 6 months guessing what crank you have. Or you can spoil the fun and simply tell us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted March 22, 2019 Share Tipex and a black marker should do the trick ???? Jacoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted March 22, 2019 Share Hi, I just wanted to know if I can turn a normal mtb crank into a x1 crank.Details my friend. We need details to assist you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted March 22, 2019 Share By normal I assume you have a Shimano crank.Is it a triple chain ring or a double chain ring?Post a pic of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted March 22, 2019 Share Yes, just remove the front DR m-squared 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-squared Posted March 22, 2019 Share Short answer, yes. Look up Rapide. They have affordable conversion kits. Sent from my Mi A1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerklong Posted March 22, 2019 Share Yes and no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterF Posted March 22, 2019 Share Almost any crank can be made 1x, chainring options are pretty limited with the old SRAM XX 120 BCD cranks though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted March 23, 2019 Share Yes but need details of your crank to assist you further Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted March 23, 2019 Share The crank can most likely be converted, but whether YOU can do it is a whole other discussion.... How mechanically minded are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted March 23, 2019 Share Giedeon welcome to the Hub .... if the warm welcome above have not scared you away yet .... YES, in many cases a 2x or even a 3x can be converted to a 1x. With the Trek Fuel EX5 bike the front blades were removed and a 1x blade was bolted on. Some kind Hubbers were (not so) diplomatic in pointing out this looked cr@p .... but hey, this is what some of these conversions look like ... the fun starts if this simple approach leaves you with a blade that is off set to one side .... with any luck it is a matter of spacers to resolve the issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted March 23, 2019 Share Some kind Hubbers were (not so) diplomatic in pointing out this looked cr@p .... but hey, this is what some of these conversions look like ... I haven't tried it myself but couldn't wouldn't a bashguard be functional AND aesthetic? http://www.driveline.com.tw/_en/product_detail.php?gid=6&id=176 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted March 23, 2019 Share I haven't tried it myself but couldn't wouldn't a bashguard be functional AND aesthetic? http://www.driveline.com.tw/_en/product_detail.php?gid=6&id=176 Sure looks interesting ! Eldron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted March 23, 2019 Share Sure looks interesting !Check out the M2 - it looks a lot like an older XT ring. Very pretty. Could be a fine solution for the 3 to 1 converters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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