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[Closed] New Shimano 11spd XT cranks with 10 speed drivetrain, will I die?

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As the title suggests, I've just bought a brand new XT M8000 double chainset, which I hope to match with a ten speed setup, comprising of a 11-36 XT cassette and KMC 10 speed chain.

A precursory turn of the pedals whilst fitting resulted in a noisy drivetrain and some reluctance to shift.

Should I swap the chain for an 11 speed Ultegra/XT job?


 
Posted : 15/02/2016 1:12 pm
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There isn't really such a thing as 11 speed chain rings.

If you are using 10 speed everything else then you should have no issues. Keep the 10 speed chain unless its worn


 
Posted : 15/02/2016 1:15 pm
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the Sram Red 11spd cranks that came on a C'dale had "10spd" in small letters on the chain ring. AFAIK no difference in rings, just an excuse to sell you a new crank.


 
Posted : 15/02/2016 1:24 pm