Can it crank?
11-22-19, 03:45 AM
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Can it crank?
I would like to upgrade my crankset. I have an 8speed 1x with a Sora medium cage derailer and 11-34 cassette. Will a grx 600 crankset work
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11-22-19, 08:42 AM
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The crank I have is cheap broken, so I would like to buy something that might last. Anyone know of a 1x crank 40t to replace what I had?
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11-22-19, 11:01 AM
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I believe GRX moves the chainline out by 2.5mm (but that might just be for 2x) and increases Q factor by 2.5mm on each side. What crank do you have now? Shimano Sora? I didn’t know Sora came in a 1x configuration. I’m wondering what bottom bracket you currently have.
You could maybe look at Shimano urban cranks like Alfine and Metrea.
You could maybe look at Shimano urban cranks like Alfine and Metrea.
11-22-19, 11:19 AM
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Smashndash, thanks for your response. I have searched the crank and can’t find a name brand or any markings. I guess it was so cheap they didn’t want to put a name on it. The Bottom bracket is square taper, but a friend says he will sell me the grx 600 crank and a hollowtech II BB for $120.00. Looking on the internet it looks like a good deal. I just didn’t know if it would work. I don’t race cyclocross, mostly bike packing on gravel. Are the Alfine and Metrea decent quality?
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