[robdamanii]

So I've got a bent chainring, a busted shifter, and I'm looking for something a little more robust.

I'm looking at a LX drivetrain (crankset, cassette, chain and shifter pods) for my Trek 4500D, but nobody can tell me what the model numbers of the parts I need are. Locally, the prices are outrageous compared to what I can find online, and I'd rather do it myself to save some cash.

Anyone have any opinions on it? Or any opinions on a set of components that would work just as well?

 

[indieboy]

but do you honestly know how to do it.........

 

[Wumpus]

Just make sure all the parts match up either 9sp or 8sp. LX, XT, XTR will all work together.

I prefer shimano, but if you are replacing all of that you might also consider sram. The numbers x7, x9 and x0 are compatible. The named shifters like rocket work with shimano derailluers.

but do you honestly know how to do it.........

Geez. It ain't that hard.

 

[robdamanii]

but do you honestly know how to do it.........

Can't learn any younger. I figure if I can maintain a car myself, I can surely do a bike.

Just make sure all the parts match up either 9sp or 8sp. LX, XT, XTR will all work together.

I prefer shimano, but if you are replacing all of that you might also consider sram. The numbers x7, x9 and x0 are compatible. The named shifters like rocket work with shimano derailluers.

Sounds like a plan. I'm curious though, do I have to match a particular chainring to a particular rear cassette or no?

 

[McGRP01]

Sounds like a plan. I'm curious though, do I have to match a particular chainring to a particular rear cassette or no?

No.

The LX groupo is a great deal price wise. A lot of the technology Shimano has come up with has trickled down to this price point. Hollowtech cranks, disk brakes, dual levers (shift/brake) are all part of the LX groupo now if you're looking at '05 and newer stuff. If you want to take a look at SRAM, and are on a budget, look at the X7 series stuff. Same idea, good performance at a decent price.

 

[robdamanii]

Thanks folks, I appreciate all the info.

 

[AustinM]

what about top pull/bottom pull, cage length etc? Things to keep in mind.

 

[robdamanii]

what about top pull/bottom pull, cage length etc? Things to keep in mind.

I already replaced my rear derailleur, so that's taken care of. Front derailleur, not sure on. That I'll take to a shop because I really get tired of constantly adjusting the derailleur.

 

[Runner186]

I relplaced my XTR drivetrain on my race bike with the SRAM x.9 series and Xgen front derailleur. Worlds better then the XTR stuff, better shifting, no ghost shifting, the trigger shifters have an awsome feel! My XT rear just broke on my other bike, and I ordered some x.7 shifters and rear derailleur today, can't wait to be totally free of that Shimano crap! Go with SRAM, it's the best choice I've made with my bike in a while.

 

[robdamanii]

The beefy cheese momma is getting a full LX drivetrain over my vacation, for only 360 and change.

Not too bad, especially since it includes the tuneup, truing, install, etc etc.