Mix 11 Speed & 12 Speed Drivetrain - Limits of 11 Speed XT Derailleurs - Shimano GS

Описание: 11 speed #Shimano derailleur PUSHED to the MAX on a #12s #drivetrain, 10-50t cassette. GS medium cage XT M8000 used here. A test many of you asked for, with my added conclusions.

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⌚ CHAPTERS
0:00 | Intro: Can an 11-Speed Derailleur Run a 12-Speed Drivetrain?
0:13 | Initial Setup: The 12-Speed Mixed Drivetrain Baseline
0:44 | Removing the 12-Speed Derailleur (XTR)
1:22 | Comparing Derailleurs: 11-Speed GS vs. 12-Speed XTR
1:42 | Key Differences: Offset, Cage Length, and Jockey Wheel Size
2:17 | Installing and Adjusting the 11-Speed GS Derailleur
2:30 | The Shifting Test: Moving to Harder Gears
3:12 | Shifting Performance Analysis: Downshifting Hesitation
3:26 | Addressing the Issue: Derailleur Offset & Chain Tension
4:03 | Conclusion & Recommendations (Chain Length & Full Suspension Note)
4:50 | Final Thoughts on Value & Why Choose a Proper 12-Speed Derailleur

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