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Author Topic: crank options  (Read 2536 times)

stangman675

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crank options
« on: March 21, 2011, 04:01:04 pm »
I'm looking to replace the crank on the 4500 but need some advice.  I was planning on running an M970 XTR crank but they are still going for big bucks, even used.  I have mostly rid the bike of shimano stuff in favor of sram parts-shifters and derailleurs so far and started looking into sram cranks.  There area a few options at better prices than the XTR stuff but they are all made for 3x9 and 3x10.  Is there any reason why I can't run these cranks as a 3x8 setup?   

jimbob

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Re: crank options
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2011, 11:38:53 am »
I don't see why not, you're still running 3 rings at the front, the spacing between the rings should still be the same, whether it's 7,8 or 9 speed at the rear should make no odds.
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