Which MTB drive train?

[Buff]

Just stay away from XT chainrings, they're made from butter or similarly soft compound . My middle blade lasts an average of 6months.

I'd suggest fitting a set of Middleburn chainrings if the sh*tmano's have gone south.

Buff2007-08-07 04:14:37

[HomerSimpson]

My middle blade lasts an average of 6months.

 

Complaining or bragging?

[Hendrik Petoors]

There is a cassete wear indicator available made by Rohloff. I have never seen one locally but I assume it can be a handy tool to have.

 

http://www.branfordbike.com/images/tools/chain/tl4613.jpg

[Thug]

I've only recently had to replace my XT rings, after 18 months of seriaaas abuse.

 

 

 

[Buff]

My middle blade lasts an average of 6months.

 

Complaining or bragging?

 

I wish, definitely complaining

[GoLefty!!]

Mountain Lion:

 

Two teeth missing from the Big Ring is no biggy. It will keep going for a while yet.

 

The cassette should not be too worn if it's an LX (essentially a Deore). These are heavy lumps of steel. But an upgrade to XT will shave many grams.

 

A new chain and I'd suggest SHimano Deors middle and Inner rings.

In fact I'd fit a Shimano LX or XT crankset. When the Rings wear out just repalce them with Deore steel rings for much longer life.

 

2008 XT also has a lovely steel toothed middle ring. Very pimp.

 

Then maybe get lighter wheels.

[mountain_lion]

OK, Thanks all.

 

I will just be replacing the chain now.

 

Big chain ring is not causing problems although 2 teeth took a beating.

I managed to straighten what is left of them and have been riding like that for a while.

 

Will consider crank set & BB replacement later.