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[Closed] XT 1x11 gearset. Which chain? + i-spec question

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Best chain to try and avoid the backpedal chaindrop of doom? Looking at the kmc x11 superlight or maybe a Sram chain. Want something with a quicklink rather than the Shimano pin snapping nonsense.
Will be 34t, 11-46.

Also, is the medium cage gonna work ok with this?

I also have the first gen m785 xt brakes. Were the very first ones i-spec A or was there a pre-ispec version?

If they are i-spec A then I can get the I-spec B shifter and fit it to my brakes using this bolt and nut thing correct? - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-i-spec-b-bolt-nut-unit/rp-prod141531

Thanks for any help


 
Posted : 03/11/2017 4:05 am
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I run the kmc on my fatbike, 30x11-46. Works very well.
I don't get any chain drop but maybe I don't backpedal too much.
I have a medium cage SLX mech and it's been perfect with it.


 
Posted : 03/11/2017 4:19 am
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Thanks. Oh and the i-spec thing, I've seen some people saying you don't need this extra bit and the i-spec B shifter will come with hardware to fit to i-spec A brake. Don't want to spend the extra if it isn't needed but also don't want to be left high and dry.


 
Posted : 03/11/2017 4:32 am