I’m sure this has been done before. I’ve searched but not found what I’m looking for but I’m happy to be pointed at any pre-existing relevant info.
I am buying a bike with SRAM kit but I prefer all my bikes to have the same brakes (but not too fussed about gear systems)
Shifters and mechs are X-5, brakes are DB3 so I assume they are on separate clamps. My plan is to remove the DB3 brakes new, sell them and replace them with XT. Then when either the rear mech or one of the shifters breaks I’ll replace rear mech, front and rear shifter with XT clamping direct to the XT brakes.
My plan is to keep the SRAM front mech – last time I messed about with mixing systems was in 9sp and SRAM/Shimano were compatible at the front. Are they still compatible?
Next question is around the chain – it’s currently a SRAM 10sp chain, cassette and chain rings. Is this all still compatible with Shimano? So would the SRAM chain and cassette work OK with a Shimano rear mech?
Finally the X-5 chainset is 36/22 with a SRAM HDM (38T max) front mech. What will probably happen is that I’ll think about changing up to 38/24 (again personal preference and matching my other 29er), price up two new chain rings and decide I can get a complete chainset for not much more so will go to a 38/24T XT. Any issue with that?
Thanks for any input on what might seem like simple questions. If this was 9sp I’d know it all but it’s been a while.