Cornelis Posted August 25, 2008 Share I have noticed a lot of the pro's riding with two ring drivetrain, obviously throwing off the granny. Do you actually buy it as is or is it something a bikeshop does for you? what would be the benefit of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted August 25, 2008 Share You can do it yourself, I only have 2 rings on my XTR cranks, I never used granny so I got rid of it. You just unbolt it from the rest of the crankset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbreath Posted August 25, 2008 Share You can do it yourself' date=' I only have 2 rings on my XTR cranks, I never used granny so I got rid of it. You just unbolt it from the rest of the crankset. [/quote'] Do you move the crank further inboard or just leave as is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeboabe Posted August 25, 2008 Share Did you go with a smaller second ring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted August 25, 2008 Share leave it as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted August 25, 2008 Share I took a spacer out from behind the BB on the drive side, so to answer your question yup you do. This way the chain does not drop as frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted August 25, 2008 Share Benefit? None I can think of besides that bit of weight it saves that is probably only valid for top pros and other wannabees .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted August 25, 2008 Share leave it as is. I found that by removing a a spacer, the chain did not drop as much, your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted August 25, 2008 Share Benefit? None I can think of besides that bit of weight it saves that is probably only valid for top pros and other wannabees .......... I like the less shifting involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted August 25, 2008 Share Benefit? None I can think of besides that bit of weight it saves that is probably only valid for top pros and other wannabees ..........I like the less shifting involved You don't have to use the granny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted August 25, 2008 Share Benefit? None I can think of besides that bit of weight it saves that is probably only valid for top pros and other wannabees .......... I like the less shifting involved You don't have to use the granny Then why have it on the bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted August 25, 2008 Share Cause I NEEED IIT ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornelis Posted August 25, 2008 Share how do you adjust your derailer that it only covers the two rings? just shorten it to the point where it only covers those two..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MintSauce Posted August 25, 2008 Share You don't have to use the granny But she cooks and bakes so well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoLefty!! Posted August 25, 2008 Share xactly! I found i seldom use the granny. If I do then it's faster to hop off and walk. So I run a 44 x 29 set up. For an XTR you don't have to remove the spacer, but it does help as Racer says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted August 25, 2008 Share I have a 32 x34 at the moment. My mate at an engineering works is gonna make me a 29 tooth for the front though, then'll go back to 32 at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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