X0 cranks and Hope DH chainring.
Tuned up and ready to go!
Found an 83mm SRAM X0 carbon crankset cheap on FB Marketplace. Ordered a new BB, but when the cranks arrived I realised they’re GXP so had to order a GXP BB.
Got the Hope 34T DH chainring on using a Stone 3-bolt to 104 BCD adapter from AliExpress. Was on the piss when I installed it as I’ve just realised I installed the chainring on upside down.
All good though as I want to replace the OneUp chain guide and bashy to a chain guide and bashy with a lower roller (for a more period correct vibe more than anything!).
I’ve zoomed in to a lot of Sunday pics to figure out how people have done their chainstay protection as the rear stay has 2 tabs for zip tying the rear derailleur cable directly to the chainstay (putting it in harms way). I ended up using a protective sleeve which is pretty much what Sam’s mechanic did to his 2008 bike.
Chainline is good, gears shift great! Just got to cut the brake cables + bleed.