The 12-speed cassette is designed to be backwards compatible with the existing 11-speed road freehub, while the 12 speed-specific freehub (available on Dura Ace hubs currently) can't be used with the 11-speed parts. Sram HG-style cassettes are largely the same spacing as Shimano, with the 10 speed exception.
Can you fit a 12 speed cassette on a 10 speed hub?
In addition to being able to fit our 12-speed cassettes on Shimano HG 10 and 11 speed freehubs, you can also convert the ROTOR 13-speed cassette into a 12-speed one and use it with your current wheels.
Are 11 speed and 12 speed cassettes the same width?
XD. -> freehub body has the width of mtb 11 speed hub shell, which is 1.85mm narrower than the Sram 12 speed cassette.
Are 11 and 12 speeds compatible?
Condensed answer: A 12-speed chain can work with an 11-speed cassette. However, it's recommended to avoid using a Shimano 12-speed chain because it doesn't play well with 11-speed chainrings.
What is the difference between 11 speed and 12 speed cassette?
Since the 12-speed cassette has the same total width as the 11-speed, the space between cogs is narrower. This leads to “faster” shifting since the derailleur doesn't need to move as far to switch gears. Obviously, this is all dependent on cadence, and a higher cadence will maximize the advantage.
30 related questions foundCan you fit an 11 speed cassette?
Luckily, many common and not-so-common wheelsets, as long as they're at least 10-speed, can be upgraded to 11-speed by purchasing a new cassette body. The body is the part that attaches to the center of the hub and drives the wheel and bike when you pedal.
Can I put an 11 speed cassette on a 10 speed hub road bike?
Yes. The 34t fits in the same way that 11spd Shimano mtb cassettes fit with the largest cog dished over the hub flange. Yep that's the jist.. 11-32 is 11 speed road only, 11-34 is 8/9/10 spd road and 11 spd mtb compatible so will fit on your Deore 10 speed hub.
Can I upgrade Shimano 11 speed to 12 speed?
Unfortunately no, there is not. As I've mentioned above, 11-speed Di2 components need a firmware update to make them work with 12-speed Di2.
What freehub does Shimano 12 speed use?
Shimano 12-speed
When Shimano created their 12-speed drivetrains, they also created a brand new freehub standard called Micro Spline. You will need to use this on every 12-speed Shimano MTB drivetrain created so far, from XTR to Deore.
Can you put a SRAM cassette on a Shimano hub?
Buyers are free to use a SRAM chain and cassette with their Shimano groupset, and vice versa, just as a SRAM chain can be paired with a Shimano cassette, and vice versa. SRAM's cassettes and chains are compatible with all of Shimano's groupsets, and vice versa.
Are SRAM and Shimano 12 speed cassettes interchangeable?
A Shimano 12-speed chain can work with a 12-speed SRAM chainring if the quick-link is replaced with a SRAM or KMC one. The downside of this approach is that the drivetrain will be louder and wear out faster as there's extra contact between the teeth of the chainring and the inner plates of the chain.
What is the difference between a 10 speed and 11 speed cassette?
Tighter spacing on cassettes AND wider range from top to bottom of cassette are possible in the same cassette with 11 vs 10. This can make a pretty big difference when climbing. 4. The 11 speed stuff just shifts better than the comparable line of 10 speed components, it's actually quite noticeable.
Can you fit an 11 speed cassette on a 9 speed hub?
An 11-speed cassette will fit on a 9-speed hub only when the hub is wide enough. Luckily, 8,9,10 and 11-speed mountain bike hubs have the same spacing, and one can therefore use an 11-speed cassette on all of them.
Are Shimano 10 and 11 speed compatibility?
You can certainly use a Shimano 10-speed double crank and chainrings with Shimano 11-speed chain, derailleurs, shifters and cassette, however.
Do SunRace cassettes fit Shimano hubs?
SRAM, SunRace, IRD: mostly compatible
Most cassette hubs are compatible with Shimano cassette cogs. SRAM cassettes and most Miche, IRD and SunRace cassettes use the same inter-sprocket spacing as Shimano, but at least some SRAM 10-speed cassettes do not fit aluminum-body Dura-Ace hubs.
Will a 12 speed cassette fit a 9 speed hub?
It is a wide ratio cassette that has an alloy spider, lockring, and spacer. It will fit any Shimano or SRAM 8, 9, or 10-speed freehub body, and Shimano Dynasys 11-speed mountain freehub bodies.
How wide is an 11-speed hub?
This puts the hub at 131mm wide, which will fit into a standard 130mm spaced road frame with no problem and likely cause no alignment issues.
Are Shimano 11 and 12 speed compatibility?
The 12-speed cassettes will work on any existing 11-speed Shimano-compatible wheel or smart trainer. Unlike past groups with short- and long-cage options, there is just a single Dura-Ace derailleur and a single Ultegra derailleur.
Will any cassette fit my bike?
Yes, almost any bike is compatible with bigger cassettes, bike drivetrain is groupset of components that works in perfect harmony, any miss reconfiguring can break the perfect functionality of the system, parts that need to be changed and reconfigured when putting bigger cassette which is long-chain, wide cage ...
Which cassette is best for climbing hills?
For hill climbing and mountainous terrain, we recommend a road cassette such as the 11-32T SRAM Red 22 XG1190 11 Speed Cassette (A2), or the 11-34T Shimano Ultegra R8000 11 Speed Cassette.
Will 11 Speed SRAM cassette fit on a Shimano hub?
Yes, SRAM NX cassettes (e.g. PG-1130) will work on Shimano freehubs. It's the cheap end of the market and quite heavy. An XT 11-42 would be a little lighter.
