New XT.

[SF Trailboy]

That's my plan....... When/if ze Germans come up with the goods....

Yep their usual efficiency seems to have suffered under the weight of the demand. I am now heading into nearly 2 weeks territory....Never waited this long from the Germans before... I'm sure Auspost/customs is probably dragging the chain as well.

 

[slowmick]

Is there much difference in running a long cage and medium cage on a 1x system? am thinking of getting a long cage in case i want to go back to 2x in the future.

 

[c3024446]

Unless you are going 2x with a 11-40 or something, a medium cage will be ok for 2x.

 

[Ackland]

Is there much difference in running a long cage and medium cage on a 1x system? am thinking of getting a long cage in case i want to go back to 2x in the future.

Check the #teeth calculators around but I'm pretty sure a mid cage will handle 2x on a regular cassette.... these monster 42t things might need long with 2x though

 

[The Duckmeister]

Is there much difference in running a long cage and medium cage on a 1x system?

No, you just have a bit more chain to play with.

 

[slowmick]

thanks guys - think I will just go long cage to cover all bases. :thumb:

 

[Boom King]

Postie delivered a box full of Kool Aid today. Fitting in the morning then off to the Youies.

 

[herbman]

Looks like what turned up in my mail box 2 weeks ago.

And very happy with the shifting but the chain line seems to be an issue. Got to get around to swapping the bb spacer around ( PF bbs suck) and then maybe some chain ring spacers.

 

[CharlieDontSurf]

Anyone running the new XT RD & shifter with a SRAM 10-42 cassette with success? Would like to hear some first hand experiences and component set ups

 

[pharmaboy]

Anyone running the new XT RD & shifter with a SRAM 10-42 cassette with success? Would like to hear some first hand experiences and component set ups

Yes mate, got a review post a few pages back. Went from xx1 setup to XT deraileur and XT shifter ( after destroying a deraileur). Now prefer t XT version for shifting ergonomics and shifts really well between the 10 and 12 - better than the xx1 before it.

 

[CharlieDontSurf]

What chain and front ring are you using pharmaboy? I think I read your initial post just want to see if anyone else is using it and has any problems or different issues or if everyone is having no dramas

 

[pharmaboy]

Chain is SRAM xx1, and xx1 chainring. There's a school of thought that you should match the chain and cassette brand to get the best in shifting . I'm happy with the SRAM chains with their link so will continue to use .

 

[moorey]

Chain is SRAM xx1, and xx1 chainring. There's a school of thought that you should match the chain and cassette brand to get the best in shifting . I'm happy with the SRAM chains with their link so will continue to use .

It's a silly school of thought promoted by the manufacturer.

 

[The Duckmeister]

It's a silly school of thought promoted by the manufacturer.

Mostly the case, but I did read one independent magazine article a while ago that found SRAM 10-sp. cassettes with an aluminium big sprocket don't like Shimano chains; apparently the ramping on the links is different enough to damage the teeth.

 

[moorey]

Mostly the case, but I did read one independent magazine article a while ago that found SRAM 10-sp. cassettes with an aluminium big sprocket don't like Shimano chains; apparently the ramping on the links is different enough to damage the teeth.

Haven't found that issue, personally. One of my setups runs pg1050 cassette and hg95 chain. Maybe the 1050 isn't alloy, haven't paid attention. :noidea:

 

[mitchy_]

Haven't found that issue, personally. One of my setups runs pg1050 cassette and hg95 chain. Maybe the 1050 isn't alloy, haven't paid attention. :noidea:

XG 1080 has alloy biggest ring, the rest dont.

 

[pharmaboy]

It's a silly school of thought promoted by the manufacturer.

There's no need for manufacturers to promote silliness when it comes to bike nerds . ( we have richard Cunningham for that)

Hate those stupid shimano pins - fortunately kmc and ybn chains work nicely with shimano.

 

[Warp]

Mine arrived yesterday from CRC.

Cassette and RD came in retail packing (boxed). XTR shifter and chain in OEM packing.

Pics with weighs to follow later but:

- Shimano 105 11sp chain: 270grs, 116 links
- XTR M9000 bar mount shifter: 118grs
- XT M8000 11-42 cassette: 431grs
- XT RD-M8000 (long cage): 276grs

 

[Flint]

I have 3 rides on my new XT 1x11 now. The 1st 2 were fine but just before the 3rd I noticed I’d left the clutch off. So I flipped it on and off I went. The clutch was way too tight and I broke a tooth of my 42, it’s now a 41 :-/

Make sure your check and adjust your clutch tension before riding. I now have mine set very light.

Cheers

 

[Minlak]

I have 3 rides on my new XT 1x11 now. The 1st 2 were fine but just before the 3rd I noticed I’d left the clutch off. So I flipped it on and off I went. The clutch was way too tight and I broke a tooth of my 42, it’s now a 41 :-/

Make sure your check and adjust your clutch tension before riding. I now have mine set very light.

Cheers

How does that break a tooth off? ...... Serious question I can't fathom a situation where a clutch can break a single tooth.