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[Closed] Converting 2003 Kona Caldera to 1x9

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 lars
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Hi

I'm considering converting my good old Kona Caldera to a 1x9 or 10 set up.
I think there is a shimno ES30 Octalink bb on it, so I guess I'll be needing both a new bb and a new crankset.
Or are there any single ring cranksets out there that will fit this type of bottom bracket?


 
Posted : 10/04/2015 10:05 am
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Just fit the new chainring to the middle of the triple chainset you currently have. No need for new. Unless of course you need an excuse...


 
Posted : 10/04/2015 10:21 am
 lars
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Yes should work alright.
I was considering giving the bike the big overhaul, but looking at the state of it just now, I get second thoughts.
Will be rather expensive before I'm done. So I think I'll just strip the extra rings and fit the new one to the middle as you suggest.

Cheers


 
Posted : 10/04/2015 10:55 am
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You should be able to remove the outer and inner ring, leaving the middle on there. Need shorter chainring bolts or a bash guard


 
Posted : 10/04/2015 12:39 pm
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Charlie the bikemonger does a pack of short chainring bolts.


 
Posted : 10/04/2015 1:17 pm

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