To 1x11 or to not. That's the question.

[varkie2]

Thanx Gents. I decided to go XT m8000 11/46 with new freewheel body. Keep 34. The sunrace 10/46 cassette was the same price as a xt cassette with a new freehub. Ill take the xd drive off and keep it one side for after.

 

Got the entry with a friend who organised a sponsor so no pay.

[LOCO4360]

Hmm. I'd caution against overcapitalizing on such an old bike. 

 

Maybe look into cheaper wide range 10spd options. SRAM 11spd will also put you out of pocket for a new XD driver or hub, unless you go for the NX range. 

 

Mabe look into the Shimano Deore M6000 rear mech, shifter, chain and 11-42 casette. That way you can perhaps use your existing crank (incl. a NW chainring). 

Without reading anything else further down I would agree with this (experience talking here). A 10spd with 11-42 is 100% perfect for most riding when paired with a 30T NW up front or a 32T if you are stronger than me    You can pick up a set of decent shifters on the hub for a steal and shop around for a cassette and chain (Chris Willemse/Cyclelab had a Deore 11-42 10spd cassette for R 550 I think) 

[matthieup]

The problem with the xt 11-46 vs the same sunrace 11-46 is the last jump

[DieselnDust]

Ya that 9 tooth jump is not lekker. Below that the ratios are OK