I am considering removing the rarely used large secondary crankshaft cog from my Trek 5200 bike to reduce its overall weight. I could also theoretically remove the front derailleur as well, further lightening the bike.
In essence, I would be converting the drive train from 2x10 to 1x10.
Is this process fairly straight forward and/or feasible? Do I simply remove the screws pictured below and pull off the cog? Any other tips to ensure I don't destroy this bike?
In essence, I would be converting the drive train from 2x10 to 1x10.
Is this process fairly straight forward and/or feasible? Do I simply remove the screws pictured below and pull off the cog? Any other tips to ensure I don't destroy this bike?