12X Crank 11 Speed Cassette
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12X Crank 11 Speed Cassette
I got a hold of a Shimano Deore XT 11 Speed shifter and Derailleur. Wanting to go with a 1X HG Shimano Crankset. All I'm finding are 12 speed cranksets. Can I run a 12 speed Crankset with an 11 speed chain? Might I have to change out the chainring? Going 11 speed instead of 12 so I don't have to chance my rear wheel for the micro spline.
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I’m running an Nx eagle crankset with an Nx derailleur and shifter. SRAM lists the crankset as 11/12 compatible. I’m also running an 11 speed Kmc chain, and a Shimano Slx 11/46 cassette without any problems at all.
I would assume it would work fine for you, but I would check the specs on the crankset you’re looking at first.
I would assume it would work fine for you, but I would check the specs on the crankset you’re looking at first.
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In general, an 11 speed chain will work with a 12 speed ring.
The only issue I am aware of for sure that may be relevant is that 12 speed Shimano chains need a 12 speed Shimano chainring (or one listed as compatible). I am not certain about whether the Shimano 12 sp ring cares about the chain, though.
In any event, I am certain a non-Shimano 11 or 12 speed ring will work.
You may have already considered, this, but it is possible to convert most 2x and 3x cranks to 1x.
The only issue I am aware of for sure that may be relevant is that 12 speed Shimano chains need a 12 speed Shimano chainring (or one listed as compatible). I am not certain about whether the Shimano 12 sp ring cares about the chain, though.
In any event, I am certain a non-Shimano 11 or 12 speed ring will work.
You may have already considered, this, but it is possible to convert most 2x and 3x cranks to 1x.
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In general, an 11 speed chain will work with a 12 speed ring.
The only issue I am aware of for sure that may be relevant is that 12 speed Shimano chains need a 12 speed Shimano chainring (or one listed as compatible). I am not certain about whether the Shimano 12 sp ring cares about the chain, though.
In any event, I am certain a non-Shimano 11 or 12 speed ring will work.
You may have already considered, this, but it is possible to convert most 2x and 3x cranks to 1x.
The only issue I am aware of for sure that may be relevant is that 12 speed Shimano chains need a 12 speed Shimano chainring (or one listed as compatible). I am not certain about whether the Shimano 12 sp ring cares about the chain, though.
In any event, I am certain a non-Shimano 11 or 12 speed ring will work.
You may have already considered, this, but it is possible to convert most 2x and 3x cranks to 1x.
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If you mean you have considered doing a 1x conversion with a 2x or 3x crank, then yes, you will definitely want a new ring, because you will want a Narrow/Wide ring which are 1x specific.
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