Any one running Endorphins drivetrain in 3x mode

[SixZeroSixOne]

I've seen a couple of 1x and 2x set ups listed here, but not noticed anyone running 3x drivetrains. Is it even possible on the new Endorphins?

[pfarrell]

sure it's possible, i just don't believe in front derailleurs...and with 2x drive trains, the 3x has become irrelevant unless your swapping parts from another bike.

[wilks]

Yeah unless you are using it to road ride I don't see why a big ring is necessary. Even most roadies only use 2 rings in front these days.

[SixZeroSixOne]

Ill probably run 2+ bashguard but Im trying to figure out whether a 10spd FD and a 9spd FD have the same cable pull, otherwise I may have to get new shifters as well as new cranks & FD.

Problem:I havent seen a "3x" E2 type FD hence my question to try to check whether anyone else has successfully mounted a 3x FD on a new Endo...

[wilks]

So you're 9 speed now and are thinking 10? You don't need new cranks. Unless the gearing is wrong you don't need new chain rings. Just shifters and chain and front dérailleur. I have 2 brand new SRAM 2x10 chainrings I don't need as I have a bling ring 1x10 if you are interested.

[Bucko73]

You can remove the bottom bracket mounting plate from a standard E-type FD, and bolt the FD to the new Endorphin's frame. I did this with a 3x9 speed xt E-type for my build and it works great.

[SixZeroSixOne]

You can remove the bottom bracket mounting plate from a standard E-type FD, and bolt the FD to the new Endorphin's frame. I did this with a 3x9 speed xt E-type for my build and it works great.

Thats really useful to know...thanks