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[Closed] Shimano 11 speed comparability - road shifters, MTB cassette?

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Via the Vagabond thread.

Just out of interest, does anyone know if 11 speed MTB cassettes will index with 11 speed road shifters?
If so, would the 9 speed MTB mech bodge still work?
I believe cassette width is slightly different?

How about 10/11 speed MTB mechs?

Interested if anyone has tried it successfully, ta!


 
Posted : 31/01/2016 12:43 pm
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Plenty of CX bikes come with SRAM 1x11 running road shifters and MTB cassettes...


 
Posted : 31/01/2016 12:49 pm
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Apologies, forgot to mention this would be Shimano.
I'll alter the title.

I did find [url= http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/is-11spd-shimano-road-and-mtb-kit-compatible ]this[/url] post, but it was a little inconclusive.


 
Posted : 31/01/2016 12:50 pm
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Sram, Shimano and Campag 11spd road cassettes are all exactly the same spacings/dimensions. I put a 105 on my Rival equipped bike purely because its cheaper.


 
Posted : 31/01/2016 1:14 pm
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Error, wrong thread, sorry.


 
Posted : 31/01/2016 1:20 pm
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According to this there is a difference in Shimano MTB and Road cassette spacing
http://blog.artscyclery.com/science-behind-the-magic/science-behind-the-magic-drivetrain-compatibility/


 
Posted : 31/01/2016 1:23 pm
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Good site, I'll put the kettle on.
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Posted : 31/01/2016 1:34 pm