brendonj
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Ok - i am flying a kite here. I really want to increase the durability of my 11 and 12 speed drivetrain.
Like the range, but happy to sacrifice closeness of gear ratios - actually would prefer increased gaps for one of my bikes. thinking 8 or 9 speed.
I need to keep the derailleur for the gearing range, but need to solve the following:
1. Shifter that works with a SRAM or Shimano 12 speed derailleur but gears it back to 8 or 9.
2. Spacing through the derailleur cage - should be solvable manually
3. Narrow wide chain wheel for 8 or 9 speed chain. Do these exist or will i have to rely on a chain guide?
4. The big one - Cassette & Driver - can of worms here between drivers and how to assemble and gear changing smoothness. Do i need to go back from an XD or microspline driver to HG?
Obviously would be better if the OEM’s made this.
Any ideas, let me know.
If you think i am mad thats ok too.
Like the range, but happy to sacrifice closeness of gear ratios - actually would prefer increased gaps for one of my bikes. thinking 8 or 9 speed.
I need to keep the derailleur for the gearing range, but need to solve the following:
1. Shifter that works with a SRAM or Shimano 12 speed derailleur but gears it back to 8 or 9.
2. Spacing through the derailleur cage - should be solvable manually
3. Narrow wide chain wheel for 8 or 9 speed chain. Do these exist or will i have to rely on a chain guide?
4. The big one - Cassette & Driver - can of worms here between drivers and how to assemble and gear changing smoothness. Do i need to go back from an XD or microspline driver to HG?
Obviously would be better if the OEM’s made this.
Any ideas, let me know.
If you think i am mad thats ok too.