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Are 12 speed bikes good?
And thanks to improved materials and tolerances, they’re also much more reliable overall, even if they can be a little finicky compared to those 8 and 9-speed systems. 12-speed drivetrains pretty much killed the front derailleur as well, especially after 11-speed showed that maybe we didn’t need them after all.
Are there 12 speed bikes?
None of the big drivetrain manufacturers has a 12-speed road groupset on the market, as there are still gains to be made in honing the performance of current 11-speed set-ups and in further development of electronic gears.
Can you put a 12 speed cassette on a 11-speed hub?
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.
Is Shimano 12 speed coming?
For those who never compromise, Shimano’s New R9200 Series Delivers an Ultra-Efficient 12-Speed Drivetrain, a Wireless Cockpit, New Levels of Braking Control, a New Wheel Lineup, and the Fastest Shifting Ever.
Is 11 speed or 12 speed better?
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.
Does Shimano make a 12 speed cassette?
Constructed of lightweight and hardwearing materials, Shimano’s 12-speed cassettes deliver efficiency and durability. Shimano XTR, DEORE XT, and SLX all utilize an aluminum cog carrier known as a Beam Spider while the difference between each cassette is in the cogs themselves.
Can a 12 speed cassette fit 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.
Is XD Shimano or SRAM?
What it is. As an open patent, XD was created by SRAM with the introduction of SRAM XX1 in order to offer space for a 10T cassette cog and a claimed improved interface with the cassette. Since the release, we’re now seeing brands such as e*thirteen and Leonardi Factory offer 9T-equipped cassettes. XD.
Do I need XDR for 12 speed?
An XDR driver will allow you to fit a 12-speed cassette on a freehub that is just as wide as an 11-speed cassette. That means you’ll just need to pop one in, fit your cassette, and not need to worry about having your wheel re-dished.