HOW TO CONVERT a 3X TO a 1X DRIVETRAIN | Square Taper Bottom Bracket

Budget conversion of a 3X TO a 1X DRIVETRAIN
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[@stevenr5149]

I read the posts and feel so lucky. I have never had a problem with a front derailleur in 41 years. I know how to adjust it and take care of it though. I love the ability to climb a nearly vertical path with ease. I have a 27, 43 up front and a 11-36 in back. Lots of elevation where I ride. At 56 I need to make it as easy as possible to have the most possible fun.

[@adventunurse5707]

Absolutely appreciate your comment! It's fantastic to hear that you've had 41 trouble-free years with your front derailleur and that you're proficient with your bike adjustments and care. Having the freedom to climb steep paths effortlessly at 56 is truly commendable and a testament to the joy of cycling. Keep enjoying the ride!

[@alexdegroot84]

Is the chainline good? Is it like using the middle chainring from the 3x? I'm considering to convert my 90's commuting mtb to 1x, I'm only using the middle chainring anyway and I like the simplicity of this.

[@adventunurse5707]

Yes, no issues since day one till this day. Simplicity is the word. Although this video was made just for a walkthrough, but to be honest this made my life easy since I use this bicycle mainly for touring or bikepacking. Imagine, you're in the middle of nowhere and your FD starts to give up on you, eventually you'd have to deal with it and end up using just one of the 3 chain rings. You get the picture. By the way, I do appreciate your time watching this video. Let me know how it goes. Take care

[@caleb_artzs2533]

Are you still using the 3x cassette in the back? Hope your derailleur has a clutch

[@adventunurse5707]

Nope, just 1x chainring for my 8-speed cassette. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@namename8207]

what happens if you do still use the 3x cassette after converting to a 1x?

[@adventunurse5707]

@@namename8207 Hi there, as long as you still have your F.D., you can still use it again, if you wish to. Thank you for watching.

[@nephilim1337]

Just tighten the chain

[@lifeunfazed]

Great video. I will be doing this to both of my GT MTB.

[@adventunurse5707]

I'm glad you liked it. I appreciate your time to watch the video. Best of luck and have fun! Cheers!

[@wseahawkdoge]

I have a 7-speed cassette and I’m planning on doing this. I don’t really use the front rings so would it be worth it if I did this?

[@adventunurse5707]

It's a YES for me😄 (I'm still using this setup and works totally fine during my backpacking adventures) Thank you for watching by the way! Ride safe and be creative

[@wseahawkdoge]

@@adventunurse5707 Thanks!

[@Not_Sure_]

Why did you pick that size chainring ? 32T Do you think the hollow cranks are better ?

[@adventunurse5707]

This is just a walkthrough on how to convert a square taper bottom bracket 3x into a 1x. 32T just because this bike is mainly for bikepacking and it's just for steep climbs (easier for me). I agree that hollow cranks are better; however, you'll be surprised that there are people who would love to experiment with their bicycles just like this. Thank you for watching the video though. Take care and keep safe.

[@amilvdl42]

Okay lang po ba Kahit 8 speed na thread type yung cogs tapos palitan ng 1by?

[@adventunurse5707]

Yes po, compatible naman po siya 👍🏻

[@corey5785]

122mm po bb ko balak ko mag 1x tingin niyo po ba crosschain na? pag nasa middle chainring ng 3x di naman po masyado crosschain.

[@adventunurse5707]

Yung cassette ko po is 8-speed lang, so mukhang kaya naman po and hindi masyado na-stretch yung chain. Otherwise, pag-masyandong malaki na, then diyan na po magkka-issue. Given sa BB niyo po, try niyo po mag-experiment, kasi yung sa akin nag-adjust ako ng chain length hanggang naging comfortable and less yung stress sa chain. Maraming salamat po sa pag-comment and sa panonood. Ingat po lagi.

[@corey5785]

@@adventunurse5707 salamat po sa insights

[@私Gaming]

Ok lang po ba di palitan ng bb pag galing ka ng 3x?

[@adventunurse5707]

yes idol, no need na po palitan kung working pa naman po yung current BB ninyo.

[@vreymilfs]

can i just take off the big and the small rings?

[@adventunurse5707]

Unfortunately, you can't. They are welded together, so it would be inappropriate to cut them separately (means more work). Thank you for watching the video. Regards

[@私Gaming]

Pano malaman ang size ng bb pag bibili ako? Sana masagot...

[@adventunurse5707]

idol, to be clear po. Yung BB ko po is a Square taper BB. Standard po yun. Otherwise, kung papalitan niyo naman po yung BB ninyo into HOLLOWTECH, wherein most frames with 68 mm BBs, HOLLOWTECH II with 24mm axle ang ilalagay niyo po doon. Going back, pag square taper lang po, walang problema po yun, either mag-check po kayo sa bike shop or umorder online. P.S. Google niyo po yung difference ng dalawa para may clear picture po kayo. Thank you

[@maestraamako]

Nag upgrade na kayo bakit hindi hollowtech ginamit nyo. Square tapered parin bb nyo.

[@adventunurse5707]

Walkthrough lang po ito para sa mga budget upgrade bossing, lalo na sa mga naka Square Taper Bottom Bracket. Still, maraming salamat po sa pag-comment! cheers!

[@kristiqnparvanov2854]

why you will want to do this you can just drive on the 3 gear all the time

[@adventunurse5707]

This is just a walkthrough on how to convert a 3x into a 1x. Mind you my friend, you'll be surprised that there is a good number of people who would like to tinker with their bicycle just like this. Thank you for watching the video though. Take care and stay safe. Cheers

[@lorideprod.]

@@adventunurse5707 me being one of them. My front derailleur broke and that was my final straw, so I decided I want to swap to a single speed front chainring so I don't have to worry about no derailleur anymore

[@adventunurse5707]

@@lorideprod. Fair play to you my friend 👍🏻 that is one advantage that you can have on a single chainring.

[@hizonberanio1651]

Idol diiin ka dampi sa bacolod)?

[@adventunurse5707]

taga-taculing ko idol, pero wala ko subong sa bacolod.

[@私Gaming]

Ok lang po ba di palitan kadena?

[@adventunurse5707]

Hindi na po kelangan palitan idol. Pero need mo bawasan yung length ng kadena. saktong bawas lang, na hindi masyadong maikli. May tool na ginagamit diyan, or pwede mo din dalhin sa bike shop para bawasan yung haba. Best regards po sa inyo and thank you for watching.

[@lorideprod.]

@@adventunurse5707 do you know what the tool is called?

[@adventunurse5707]

Hi @@lorideprod. , It's a Bike chain tool. Very convenient when you're adjusting your chain length.

[@lorideprod.]

@@adventunurse5707 thank you, I ordered one

[@b01andajaydenjared47]

amerkano kaboss ?

[@adventunurse5707]

Naku! Master, hindi po! 100% Proud Pinoy po tayo! cheers!