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[Closed] Sram & Shimano Compatability

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Hi all,

Would be grateful for some advice.

Need to get a cassette and chain but not sure which way to go.

Running Shimano XTR shifters and mechs (M970) and XT cranks (M770).

I see CRC are doing some pretty good deals on Sram PG990 cassettes and was wondering if they would be compatable - I'd love an XTR but a tad too expensive in my mind

If compatable would it be better to get a Sram or Shimano chain? Or even a KMC or Wipperman?

Any advice grately appreciated

Thanks for the help

Jules


 
Posted : 21/01/2010 10:57 am
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I run a pg990 cassette on with xtr 970 shifters and 972 rear mech with no problems. Shimano chain on mine btw.


 
Posted : 21/01/2010 11:05 am
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You can run Sram cassette and I'd run a Sram chain, powerlink is useful for cleaning/maintenance.


 
Posted : 21/01/2010 11:06 am
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i run xtr with pg990 cassette + sram chain, no problems here ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
Posted : 21/01/2010 11:09 am
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It's all cross compatible basically, you'll get hundreds of responses on what people recommend.

Shimano cassette and SRAM chain for me.


 
Posted : 21/01/2010 11:44 am
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As above, cassettes and chains are all cross compatible as are front mechs, front shifters and cranks. The problems revolve around mixing SRAM shifters with Shimano rear mechs or vice versa.


 
Posted : 21/01/2010 11:44 am
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Or mixing SRAM XX with anything else allegedly, but that's not the point!


 
Posted : 21/01/2010 11:53 am
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Hi all,

Thanks to all of you for quick replies, very much appreciated.

Now to get my cassette and chain and not have any worries.

Happy riding to you all.

Jules


 
Posted : 21/01/2010 1:52 pm