Thread: Help me build a 2x11 crankset with a 40t/42t big ring and bashguard
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Old 08-02-22, 07:37 AM
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I finally understand where the problem is.
I finally understand where the problem is, it's all about the evolution of the modern drivetrains and availability of the new parts:
"SRAM abandoned the front derailleur long ago, and 1x drivetrains have since become the standard for modern mountain bikes. But Shimano has remained faithful and still offers 2x mountain bike drivetrains."

Also 40-44t/26-28t cranks are also gone long ago, therefore shopping with the latest google recommendations was not easy. Luckily browsing Shimano archives opened the whole new world of information and I managed to find the following chainring combination that will hopefully work.
  • Outer ring: Shimano XT FC-M785 40T, 104 BCD
  • Inner ring: Shimano FC-M6000 26T, 64 BCD
  • No bash-guard, never needed it anyway
Please feel free to stop me if you think I am missing something big time here.
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