1x11 MTB Crankset compatibility w/ 11sp GRX RD?
07-07-20, 06:10 PM
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1x11 MTB Crankset compatibility w/ 11sp GRX RD?
Hi All,
Trying to achieve a 32T chainring on a 1x setup on my gravel bike build. Thinking of going with an MTB crank with my GRX build. Would there be any problems with using an MTB crank on a road/gravel frame? I know the chainline might be different, but is that a big issue? Prob going to be a GRX 800 series RD in the back - trying to achieve 11-46.
I do not want to run a double up front... and it looks like GRX / Easton cranks won't allow for anything lower than a 38T up front.
Will a road chain work with an MTB crank? Looking at a Deore XT or something like this from shimano (https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/produ...C-M8000-1.html)
Thanks any input is greatly appreciated!
Trying to achieve a 32T chainring on a 1x setup on my gravel bike build. Thinking of going with an MTB crank with my GRX build. Would there be any problems with using an MTB crank on a road/gravel frame? I know the chainline might be different, but is that a big issue? Prob going to be a GRX 800 series RD in the back - trying to achieve 11-46.
I do not want to run a double up front... and it looks like GRX / Easton cranks won't allow for anything lower than a 38T up front.
Will a road chain work with an MTB crank? Looking at a Deore XT or something like this from shimano (https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/produ...C-M8000-1.html)
Thanks any input is greatly appreciated!
07-08-20, 04:57 AM
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An MTB crankset will work fine. The chain is not different between road and MTB. The chainline is not an issue. GRX chainline is wider than road anyway.
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07-08-20, 09:05 AM
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Agree with dsaul , should work fine with some support from Lennard - scroll all the way down.
https://www.velonews.com/gear/tech-w...-gravel-bikes/
https://www.velonews.com/gear/tech-w...-gravel-bikes/
07-08-20, 10:40 AM
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Agree with dsaul , should work fine with some support from Lennard - scroll all the way down.
https://www.velonews.com/gear/tech-w...-gravel-bikes/
https://www.velonews.com/gear/tech-w...-gravel-bikes/
07-08-20, 10:54 AM
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