Shimano Alivio M4050 9-Speed 40/30/22 tooth for Expedition Bike Touring???

[Biketouringhobo]

i am using Shimano Deore 22-32-42t crankset and I like the 22-30-40t and what do you think about 22-30-40t for Expedition bike touring?

Shimano Alivio M4050 9-Speed 40/30/22 tooth 170mm 2-Piece Crankset Black Bottom Bracket Not Included
Manufacturer: Shimano
Mfr Part #: EFCM4050CX002X
UPC: 689228594098
Model: Shimano Alivio M4050
Size: 170mm
Type: Ring(s) Included
Style: Mountain
Color: Gray
Spindle Interface Type: Shimano Hollowtech II
Pedal Spindle: 9/16"
Chainring BCD: 64
Chainring BCD: 96
Rings: 40/30/22
BB Included: No
Crank Intended Use: Mountain
Defined Color: Gray
Spindle Diameter: 24
Chainrings Included: Yes
Crank Length (mm): 170
Drivetrain Speeds: 9
Number of Chainrings: Triple
and i am using Shimano Deore 22-32-42t crankset and I like the 22-30-40t and what do you think about 22-30-40t for bike touring?

[RussSeaton]

You have a 42-32-22 crank now.  You are looking at a 40-30-22 crank.  Other than reducing your high gear by a few gear inches, what would you gain with the change?  I'll assume you are using a 9 speed cassette with 11-32 or 11-34 now.  42x11 high is a fine high gear for a loaded touring bike.  Not too high, not too low.  You would actually use it some.  A 40x11 high gear may not be quite high enough for me.  But others might find it fine.  A 42x12 is probably equal to a 40x11 so you aren't really changing anything.  With 40-30 rings instead of 42-32 rings, you would use the smaller cogs a bit more.  But with a 9 speed cassette, you have enough cogs to use with any chainring size.  Again, what does this new crankset really get you?  Why are you doing it?

[Biketouringhobo]

You have a 42-32-22 crank now.  You are looking at a 40-30-22 crank.  Other than reducing your high gear by a few gear inches, what would you gain with the change?  I'll assume you are using a 9 speed cassette with 11-32 or 11-34 now.  42x11 high is a fine high gear for a loaded touring bike.  Not too high, not too low.  You would actually use it some.  A 40x11 high gear may not be quite high enough for me.  But others might find it fine.  A 42x12 is probably equal to a 40x11 so you aren't really changing anything.  With 40-30 rings instead of 42-32 rings, you would use the smaller cogs a bit more.  But with a 9 speed cassette, you have enough cogs to use with any chainring size.  Again, what does this new crankset really get you?  Why are you doing it?

I am using 11-34t cassette 9 speed and I am also using Shimano XT M771 Traditional Dual Pull FD and Derailleur Capacity: 22 so 42-22=20 and 40-22=18 and I am staying with 22-32-42t

[RussSeaton]

I am using 11-34t cassette 9 speed and I am also using Shimano XT M771 Traditional Dual Pull FD and Derailleur Capacity: 22 so 42-22=20 and 40-22=18 and I am staying with 22-32-42t

If you have 42-32-22 crank, and are staying with it.  Why did you ask about the 40-30-22 crank?

[John Nelson]

40 would be too small for me for road touring. YMMV.

[Biketouringhobo]

I am using 11-34t cassette 9 speed and I am also using Shimano XT M771 Traditional Dual Pull FD and Derailleur Capacity: 22 so 42-22=20 and 40-22=18 and I am staying with 22-32-42t

If you have 42-32-22 crank, and are staying with it.  Why did you ask about the 40-30-22 crank?

I am just asking a and I started with 26x38x48t in 2008 and gone to 24x34x46t and in 2013 I gone with 24x32x42t for Southern California rolling hills and the I added 22t and I seen the Shimano Alivio M4050 9-Speed 40/30/22 tooth on bikeman.com/ new for 2017 so that is why I am asking a ?!

[RussSeaton]

I started with 26x38x48t in 2008 and gone to 24x34x46t and in 2013 I gone with 24x32x42t for Southern California rolling hills and the I added 22t

Other than the slightly high 26 tooth inner ring on your first crankset, all of these choices are fine and dandy for loaded touring anywhere in the world.  I rode the Dolomites, Alps, Rockies with a 24 ring and 32 cog.  So it is a fine low gear for a loaded touring bike.  22 is a little nicer, but not earth shattering.  All the cranks you had or have are fine.  Leave your cranks alone and work on some other part of your bike.

[Biketouringhobo]

I started with 26x38x48t in 2008 and gone to 24x34x46t and in 2013 I gone with 24x32x42t for Southern California rolling hills and the I added 22t

Other than the slightly high 26 tooth inner ring on your first crankset, all of these choices are fine and dandy for loaded touring anywhere in the world.  I rode the Dolomites, Alps, Rockies with a 24 ring and 32 cog.  So it is a fine low gear for a loaded touring bike.  22 is a little nicer, but not earth shattering.  All the cranks you had or have are fine.  Leave your cranks alone and work on some other part of your bike.

<I AM ONLY STEALTH BIKE CAMPING/BIKE TOURING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND HOMELESS BY CHOICE SINCE 11-2008 and MY LOAD IS 100lbs> <All highlighted>

[RussSeaton]

I AM ONLY STEALTH BIKE CAMPING/BIKE TOURING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND HOMELESS BY CHOICE SINCE 11-2008 and MY LOAD IS 100lbs

I've been to southern California several times in my life.  Not as steep as San Francisco but there are hills.  A low gear is good to have.  Your housing situation is not too relevant to a discussion about bike touring.  100 pounds is far more weight than any normal person carries on a bike.  I'd suggest cutting that weight in half.

[Biketouringhobo]

40 would be too small for me for road touring. YMMV.

That is right answer to the question John and the Shimano Alivio M4050 9-Speed 40-30-22t crank set is about $68.00 at http://www.bikeman.com/ and there replacement chain rings in 96mm bcd in Shimano Alivio and yes in Shimano XT M782 11-speed $57.99
and it is cheaper to replace the Shimano Alivio M4050 9-Speed 40-30-22t crank set is about $68.00 and for now I am happy with Shimano deore 42-32-22 with Raceface chain rings on Deore crankset and when I seen the Shimano Alivio M4050 9-Speed 40-30-22t crank set and I said WOW 22-30-40t

[Manilishi]

That's a nice looking crankset ! I just bought this one from eBay a little cheaper( including bottom bracket) it's a 36 / 22  so my low gear is 22-36 !! It's pretty low but it is on a 29er which use a lower gearing anyway.  My high gear is 36- 11 which is okay I'm usually in no particular hurry.