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[Closed] XT Link Glide

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Has anyone got hold of this yet?
I want to know there's any chance of the XT Linkglide derailleur working with a Deore M5100 11-51 11 speed cassette. The Deore is already pretty heavy, but the XT Linkglide is 250g heavier.
I know Shimano says it won't, but has anyone tried?


 
Posted : 24/05/2022 8:27 am
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Kind of defeats the purpose of linkglide if you don't use the cassette and chain


 
Posted : 24/05/2022 8:49 am
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I just want a better derailleur & shifter than the Deore.


 
Posted : 24/05/2022 8:54 am
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then use medium cage xt m8000
thats the combo ive got on a deore 11-51


 
Posted : 24/05/2022 10:02 am
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Didn't know the the 8000 would reach the 51.
I just went the full 5100 group, but the derailleur has been less than durable.


 
Posted : 24/05/2022 11:46 am
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yup, had it on a sunrace 50? cassette before the deore


 
Posted : 24/05/2022 12:00 pm

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