![]() For example, moving to the relatively affordable Eagle GX requires an XD hub driver. But, with prices of 1×12 inching down, is it worth it? To answer that question, consider what all is required to make the switch, and what parts you have on hand. These days, there are a lot of worthwhile products out there to increase the range of a 1×11 setup. This is the Shimano “standard” freehub that is most widespread and will accept the majority of 8/9/10/11-speed MTB cassettes that are non-XD: all Shimano MTB cassettes, older SRAM cassettes, and the SRAM NX 1×11 cassette (PG-1130). XD is used with all of the new Eagle 1×12 drivetrains as well as the newer SRAM 1×11 cassettes, among others. It is only compatible with XD cassettes that utilise a spline, coupled with a small external threaded section. SRAM XD is the newer of the two main standards. This will change with Shimano’s new Micro Spline, which will likely gain in popularity over the next couple of years. There are more, but a vast majority of our audience will be using one of these two. With mountain bikes, we have two main cassette freehub body standards. ![]()
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