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Originally Posted by novecho_delta
Hi,
Has anyone tried running something like a 2x11 SLX (or similar) drivetrain on a hybrid bike? What is it like? Does one outperform the gears on longer, on-road journeys?
I'm trying to upgrade my Specialized Crosstrail with higher-end, lighter components and I wanted to know if anyone's tried using 2x11 systems.

Thanks!
- novecho_delta
If you're going for lighter weight, some of those 11sp cassettes are pretty porky. XT 11-46T is 439.35g, for instance. Nice thing is, they'll fit on 10-sp freehub bodies, unlike most road cassettes.
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