WynandvW Posted December 14, 2021 Share Hi all. I need some advice with regards to upgrading the drivetrain on my Silverback Sola 3 2016 model. The drivetrain components are giving problems and I want to replace them. Currently it is a 3x10 group set. Preferably I would like to replace it with a 1x12 group set. I would like to go with SRAM SX Eagle or NX Eagle. Apparently the SX range is in short supply. I am also willing to look at a Shimano 1x12 group set. Firstly, my main question is. Is it possible for my bike to be converted to a 1x12 group set? (I do realize that I may have to replace a lot of components.) What will the typical components be and the costs involved? (I don't want to spend an arm and a leg on such an entry level bike.) The advice I received so far was that it will be cheaper to buy a new or second hand bike that already has a 1x12 group set, rather than converting my current bike. My current bike's drivetrain specs are as follows: Crankset: Shimano FC-M522. 42/32/24T, L: 175mm ALL SIZES, Black Cassette: Shimano CS-HG50, 10 speed, 11-36T, Silver Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX RD-M675 Shadow Plus, Long Cage, 10 Speed Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore FD-M610, Triple, Clamp-on 34.9mm, Silver Shifters: Shimano Deore SL-M610, 3x10, Trigger, Black Rear Hub: Rear: Shimano FH-RM3050, Centre Lock Disc Mount, Adjustable cup and cone angular contact bearings, Cassette, Black Front Hub: Front: Shimano HB-RM35, Centre Lock Disc Mount Adjustable cup and cone angular contact bearings, 9mm Axle, Black Looking forward to all the advice. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
117 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Depends mostly on your rear hub ( for sure the front one doesnt matter... #justsayin) You'll need a new chainring, new chain and new shifter to suit the 1x11 or 1 x 12 on the back (new - I mean you wont be able to use the gear you've got). If I'm not mistaken, that crank is a 104BCD (ala 3x shimano) which means you'll have to get suitable 104BCD narrow wide chain ring up front. But you will enjoy the 1x?? conversion - less politics up front in the cockpit. Edited December 14, 2021 by 117 edit for bcd size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet77 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Welcome to the HUB 1, Yes it can be done, NX 1 x 12(11-50) cassette will fit on your hub. You'll have to check if a single chainring can fit your crank. 2. Shop around for parts but stock is a problem. Consider 1 x 11 also, lots of 2nd hand gear available. Edited December 14, 2021 by bullet77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braailegend Posted December 14, 2021 Share I have done a 1x conversion on that crank, think I used a wolf chainring with Simano Zee derailleur (The whole conversion cost me around R2000) And keeping it 1x10 also reduces cost, as you can re-use the shifter. I wont spend too much extra, as there may be better value for money upgrades on the bike Yyyy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted December 15, 2021 Share About R4500 for a 1x11 conversion. Narrow-wide ring New shifter and derailure 11 speed cassette New chain Less than an hour to install Only difference to a 1x12 ... Bigger gaps between SOME of the gears. And it just WORKS. YES, I am a 1x11 fanboy ... after owning two brand new sram GX systems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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