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I ride a Turner 5 spot '05. Have XT 9 sp shifters, basically the whole setup is 3x9 all Shimano XT except the rear derailleur is an old XTR that Shimano has repaired 3 times! Cranks are Shimano Hollowtech.
I was picking up my brothers shocks and speaking to the mechanic who suggested the following conversion:
Drop the 3X in the front for a Race Face Narrow Wide Chain Ring 104 32 teeth (BTW $39 at PricePoint) Considered the Wolftooth but they are all back ordered, granted the match and bling would be better with the rear WT that I plan on getting. Is this a good front ring or should I think of others?
Add a
Wolftooth 42T GC Cog for Shimano RED to the existing rear cassette.
I understand that I will drop the smallest gear off the rear cassette and now have room for this bigboy.
This mechanic friend says that I should be able to use the 9 speed XTR rear Der even with a 9sp chain. And also continue using the shifter.
Does this conversion sound like it would work? Too ghetto? Too hard to get it working smoothly? The guys at WT don't think it will work, but they may not have the same tight budget as me.
I guess my other option would be to sink a lot more money and get a new shifter, derailleur and rear cassette. Sure would be a lot cheaper to go with the first conversion. Please share your experience and advice. Itching to make this conversion. If you think I need to go the expensive route, let's hear the suggestions.
I was picking up my brothers shocks and speaking to the mechanic who suggested the following conversion:
Drop the 3X in the front for a Race Face Narrow Wide Chain Ring 104 32 teeth (BTW $39 at PricePoint) Considered the Wolftooth but they are all back ordered, granted the match and bling would be better with the rear WT that I plan on getting. Is this a good front ring or should I think of others?
Add a
Wolftooth 42T GC Cog for Shimano RED to the existing rear cassette.
I understand that I will drop the smallest gear off the rear cassette and now have room for this bigboy.
This mechanic friend says that I should be able to use the 9 speed XTR rear Der even with a 9sp chain. And also continue using the shifter.
Does this conversion sound like it would work? Too ghetto? Too hard to get it working smoothly? The guys at WT don't think it will work, but they may not have the same tight budget as me.
I guess my other option would be to sink a lot more money and get a new shifter, derailleur and rear cassette. Sure would be a lot cheaper to go with the first conversion. Please share your experience and advice. Itching to make this conversion. If you think I need to go the expensive route, let's hear the suggestions.