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Old 05-12-19, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by seeker333
Doesn't a XT 8000 SGS RD handle 46t on the cassette without an adapter? Seems to indicate 46 is within spec here (even the mid cage GS should go 46t):

https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/produ...M8000-SGS.html

https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/produ...-M8000-GS.html
It was impossible to shift to the 46 without the Goatlink 11. Possibly a longer B screw could have made it work, but not sure about that. I’m not an expert in this, but the Wolftooth website seems to indicate significantly improved performance.

https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/...ts/goatlink-11
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