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 put a 12 speed Shimano cassette on a 11 speed hub?
Yes you can run a 9/10/11 & 12 speed cassette on a shimano free hub, a Sunrace 12 speed will fit.
Will a 12 speed cassette fit on 11 speed?
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.
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.
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.
15 related questions foundDo all cassettes fit all hubs?
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.
Are 11 and 12 speed chainrings the same?
fmendes said: The chainring on a 1x system will only "see" the internal of the chain, so yes, a 11 speed chain will work fine with a 12 speed chainring (that's usually 11/12sp chainring). But Shimano created a new tooth profile for their 12-speed chainrings that matches the internal parts of their new 12-speed chains.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Can I put a 10 speed cassette on an 11 speed hub?
This little cassette spacer is the answer for the question of what do I need to run a 10 speed cassette on an 11 speed freehub body. Simply insert this onto the free hub body, then the 10 speed cassette, tighten down the lock nut, and you're good to go.
Can I put a 9-speed cassette on an 11 speed hub?
Condensed Answer: A 9-speed SRAM or Shimano cassette can be installed on an 11-speed MTB SRAM or Shimano hub right away. A 9-speed SRAM or Shimano cassette will require a 1.85mm spacer to be mounted securely on an 11-speed Shimano or SRAM road hub.
Are bike cassettes interchangeable?
In some cases, it is possible to run a cassette from a different brand than the rest of your drivetrain. SRAM and Shimano cassettes, on either road or mountain bike, are interchangeable with each other as the spacing is the same between the sprockets.
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 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.
Do you need boost spacing for 12 speed?
If you are running 12 speed, the clearances are so small between chain and cassette that you MUST run a boost spaced chainring with a boost spaced bike. If you don't, the chain will "tick" on the next bigger cog when in the smallest 2-3 cogs on the cassette.
Can freehub bodies swap?
Across manufacturers, there is no real freehub swap compatibility (barring cases where two different OEMs use the same Joytech hub etc).
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.
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.
Are SRAM and Shimano compatible?
Shimano and SRAM 11-speed chains are cross-compatible. If you have a Shimano 11-speed drivetrain, a SRAM chain will work fine and vice versa, however manufacturer's recommend pairing your components for optimal performance.
