50/34t crankset on Giant Revolt Advanced Pro Force?
07-07-21, 06:10 PM
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50/34t crankset on Giant Revolt Advanced Pro Force?
Hi folks,
I'm looking to pick up a 2nd hand Giant Revolt Advanced Pro Force with the SRAM Force eTap AXS.
It comes stock with a 46/33 chainring and I'm wondering if it's possible to adjust the front derailleur up enough to fit a compact, 50/34 chainring? There seems to be *some* vertical adjustment of the front mech though I'm not sure it's sufficient to get those extra 4 teeth.
Is anyone able to help?
I'm looking to pick up a 2nd hand Giant Revolt Advanced Pro Force with the SRAM Force eTap AXS.
It comes stock with a 46/33 chainring and I'm wondering if it's possible to adjust the front derailleur up enough to fit a compact, 50/34 chainring? There seems to be *some* vertical adjustment of the front mech though I'm not sure it's sufficient to get those extra 4 teeth.
Is anyone able to help?
07-08-21, 07:50 AM
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It is possible. Check the system manuals on the SRAM site, they explain how to mount the FD for a larger front chainring...but, why would you want to do that? The AXS tooth counts for their 12-speed systems are different than the standard tooth counts found on 11-speed drivetrains, mixing and matching 11 speed chainrings to 12-speed cassettes may give some funky gearing. Also, the AXS FD is designed for a 13t step between chainrings, not 16t.
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Thanks for the response.
I don’t need it to be 50/34 exactly. Just want to be able to run a bigger gear. I’m trying to set this up as an all-rounder bike and want to be able to pedal hills on the road without spinning out.
is there a larger chainring tooth combo that works with the 12 speed cassette?
I don’t need it to be 50/34 exactly. Just want to be able to run a bigger gear. I’m trying to set this up as an all-rounder bike and want to be able to pedal hills on the road without spinning out.
is there a larger chainring tooth combo that works with the 12 speed cassette?
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I'm not deeply familiar with the SRAM 12-speed stuff, I just know that their mainline chainset options are sized to the cassettes to give a range that is similar to the well-established 11-speed drivetrain ranges. What I do know, is that FDs are not like RDs, and exceeding their capacity has the potential to really bugger your setup.
That said, with a bit of research, I think you could well identify the various SRAM chainset options, and cassettes, and then play with them using this nifty calculator to compare.
That said, with a bit of research, I think you could well identify the various SRAM chainset options, and cassettes, and then play with them using this nifty calculator to compare.
07-08-21, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Elvo;[url=tel:22133628
22133628[/url]]Be sure to verify that the chainstays will clear a 50T
07-08-21, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Canker;[url=tel:22134215
22134215[/url]]Riding in the 46 and 10 is basically the same as 50 and 11.
07-08-21, 09:14 PM
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I’ll do some more research before I change anything. Perhaps I’ll call sram to see what they recommend? That calculator looks very handy! Thanks for the sage advice!
