Need Some Advise 1 x 11 vs 1 x 12

[Mogli081]

Hi Hubbers,

 

I need some help.....i am looking at converting my bike ( 29 inch softail) to a 1 x setup ( from a 3 x 10) unfortunately the minister of finance has limited my options....Also, there are so many different post that its actually confusing.

 

I know its all personal preference but i would like to hear from you guys as I am considering one of the following:

 

Shimano SLX M7000 11-46 1 x 11 (R2990.00)

 

vs

 

Sram NX Eagle  11- 50 1 x 12 (R4990.00)

 

is it worth it forking out the extra 2k for the Sram? i am the average weekend warrior doing maybe 200km a month in and around the cradle.  

 

i am considering a 34T front chainring.

[DMJ]

If you shop around you can get XT 1x12, which is what I run, for R4500.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

No, it's not. I'd take SLX over the NX any day, to be honest. 

[DMJ]

I also run a 34t. Gives me plenty if gears at both ends.

[Mogli081]

If you shop around you can get XT 1x12, which is what I run, for R4500.

Thanks DMJ, i am battling to justify spending 2k on the extra gear, maybe because i just don't now enough at this stage . Personally i feel its overkill?

[DR ◣◢]

NX derailleurs tend to fall apart for no reason whatsoever and within a couple of months of buying them.

 

Go for the SLX or anything else Shimano. Just a more robust brand on the lower end of things.

[greg_sa]

I'd definitely do with the SLX. It is on a higher level compared to NX (IMHO), and cheaper.

[Mogli081]

NX derailleurs tend to fall apart for no reason whatsoever and within a couple of months of buying them.

 

Go for the SLX or anything else Shimano. Just a more robust brand on the lower end of things.

 

Thanks, slx is my first choice...leaves me with some extra cash to spend on something else..unless i start going into the slx 11 vs 12 but i feel that is subject for another day....2023 maybe :-)

[DR ◣◢]

Thanks, slx is my first choice...leaves me with some extra cash to spend on something else..unless i start going into the slx 11 vs 12 but i feel that is subject for another day....2023 maybe :-)

 

I went from XTR (9spd) to the SLX (12spd) and the progression in technology blew me away. That little XTR felt like a potato in comparison. 

[NotSoBigBen]

NX derailleurs tend to fall apart for no reason whatsoever and within a couple of months of buying them.

 

Go for the SLX or anything else Shimano. Just a more robust brand on the lower end of things.

Those that don't falling apart end up stuck in the dinner plate every so often and won't shift down without help ????

[DR ◣◢]

Those that don't falling apart end up stuck in the dinner plate every so often and won't shift down without help

 

Going through the RMA process now on an almost brand new NX derailleur. It kept sitting on the dinner plate. 

 

The shop was nice enough to agree to upgrading it to a GX. Google tells me the GX also likes to eat itself. 

[NotSoBigBen]

Going through the RMA process now on an almost brand new NX derailleur. It kept sitting on the dinner plate.

 

The shop was nice enough to agree to upgrading it to a GX. Google tells me the GX also likes to eat itself.

I've seen that on a few NX's ... Must be honest my GX I've had for a year and a half has not given a moments trouble *touches wood*

[ChrisF]

Thanks DMJ, i am battling to justify spending 2k on the extra gear, maybe because i just don't now enough at this stage . Personally i feel its overkill?

 

JIP ... the 1x11 will do the job perfectly.

 

 

I have had two 1x12 setups, currently 3 bikes with 1x11.  When I do fiddle with my commuter it will also be 1x11.

 

Cost is becoming less of an issue .... some nice specials on 1x12 options to be had.

 

My personal experience is that the 1x11 is just "more robust", less finiky than some of the 1x12 setups ...  for this alone I am avoiding 1x12.  Certainly, there are some super smooth and reliable 1x12 options, but now we are talking about a different price bracket.

 

 

These are just my limited personal experiences .... certainly there will be people with more positive experiences on entry level 1x12 equipment.

[Spurs]

You could even go for the XT setup for a fraction more

 

https://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/shimano-xt-m8000-11sp-upgrade-kit

[ChrisF]

You could even go for the XT setup for a fraction more

 

https://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/shimano-xt-m8000-11sp-upgrade-kit

 

NICE !!!

[Mogli081]

So guys, thanks for the input, got a sweet deal on the xt groupset with a 10-50 cassette... Now it's a wait till next weekend for the first run. Thanks

Edited September 5, 2020 by Mogli081