How to convert your SHIMANO CRANK from 3 drive to single narrow wide 2020

Have you often wondered how to improve your bike?
Today, most bikes have a 1x8 1x10 1x11 1x12 single-row drive.
In this video I'll show you how to convert your old 3 row crank into a modern one with a narrow wide sprocket!

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[stevsadventures]

i did this conversion several months back and its worked out great. no more messing with a front derailleur and i don't feel that i've lost anything in terms of riding performance. i used the middle ring more than 90% of the time anyways on the 3 ring setup.

[nsfr]

Chainring actually belongs behind the spider for the 32t range area to mirror the original position and chainline

[Rambleon]

From what I understand about chainline, the front ring needs to line up with the middle rear cog.
So you would use option II and possibly up to 4 mm of spacers and longer chainring screws to line up the chain.

[robertmeyer]

I just did option # 2, but used $1.50 lock washers to shim the space, working flawlessly

[realet]

Well the square chainring bolts is def something I will be ordering. Thanks for the suggestion!

[PHDPool]

Thank you so much for this video!!!! I unnecessarily took mine apart before I figured out how to take the crank off and it has been a B*** trying to put the three pieces back together. I didn't realize that the outer ring goes OVER the crank but your video helped me figure that out. Thank you again!!!

[jeffersondulay]

New subscriber here...I found your video in my recommendation...watch it..and boy..a gem video..more videos please..

[stepike]

Been doing this for 10years plus, chainline from middle ring doesn't matter, unless running 12speed where it needs to be bang online in order to reach top and bottom cogs without catching frame

[dynoshane]

Thanks mate good 1 short sharp straight to the point 👍☺️

[ianraybetron]

Its best to use the second option...it brings the chainline nearer the middle line of the cogs..

[tilleylepew]

After I got a couple more teeth in the back, I found that I needed the upper and lower ranges less frequently. Eventually I wondered if all the clutter and extra needs of attention was worth it for as often as I needed the outer ranges. I'll still keep the 3x for the road trip bike, but the switch will simplify the commuter.

[nsfr]

I like budget 1x conversions and I do it myself sometimes but I feel like the 4 spider doesn't look as great because the way the spoke designs aren't sporty. The DM chain rings look sweeter.

[BUNJI]

I've done the same but with SRAM narrow wide steel rings which last much longer. The difficulty then is getting them to fit a different BCD. It can be achieved to a good finish with an angle grinder and a drill though.

[Kothas]

I have a single. It definitely needs 2 front sprockets. 10th gear as a commuter is less than a bmx bike.

[jan-mtb]

i did this conversion on two different shimano 3x-Cranks and both times i had to file a bit of the chainring mount on the crank to put the chainring from china (Deckas, Snail, etc. all the same) into the correct position (Pos. option 2 in you video)

[rastas_]

Definitely want to do this. 3x is just a pain in the butt.

[NOISlights]

The oval crank is an amazing power boost and the weight reduction helps balance the bike out some carbon bars and bars and a billet stem should balance the rest out nicely.

[tonystark-ybdl]

Liked the way you turn the Ratchet ( w/clicking sound 😅)to show viewers how to use it☺👍

[Jay_Mac]

Okay this actually seemed a lot easier than I thought, was out riding today and realized how little I need a 3x so thank you and I will re reference this video once I get a 1x chainring
Edit: my cranks are allterra but a similar set up in the front rings will this work?

[dienphanvp]

I love option 1 with turning over disc, many brand logo on bike