Have questions or want to discuss cycling? Join Now or Sign In to participate in the BikeRide community.

New: Take Part in the new April's Giveaway for a Chance to Win the Euybike S4 Pro Max ebike worth $1299


Shimano Deore cassette with SRAM Apex mech
#1
Hello, I'm running an Apex setup on my gravel bike, 40T front to 11-42T back. Could I swap in an 11-46T Shimano cassette (11-speed all round)? Just considering options, as my Apex 11 speed cranks don't go lower than 40T
  Reply
#2
Generally 11 speed cassette systems are interchangeable, these use the Shimano HG Casette Free hub Body, right now I have a 11 speed SRAM Force Casette on a Shimano 105 set up groupset. a side note though, Shimano MTB Groupset cassettes are usually shorter by .1mm versus road and gravel setups, when you purchase the cogs it'll come with a small spacer so make sure to put it in so you won't encounter any problem with the indexing of your derailleur
  Reply
#3
you should be able to swap in an 11-46T Shimano cassette with your Apex setup. Check the max cog capacity. To fit an 11 46T cassette, you may need a derailluer hanger extender or a Roadlink for that extra reach for larger cogs. Second thing. check the freehub body type of your setup and make sure it matches the SHimano cassette.
  Reply


Possibly Related Threads...
Thread
Author
Replies
Views
Last Post
 
1,624
05-25-2024, 02:09 AM
Last Post: ReapThaWhirlwind
 
2,787
10-01-2023, 06:27 AM
Last Post: ichitan
 
4,520
04-21-2019, 10:41 PM
Last Post: peter bill
 
8,370
06-23-2017, 09:39 AM
Last Post: dude

Forum Jump:

[-]
10 Latest Posts
Paris-Roubaix
Yesterday 06:19 PM
What are the best cost effective ways to...
Yesterday 01:34 PM
Climbing hills: Where have you found the...
Yesterday 12:27 AM
Schrader vs Presta
04-17-2025 09:59 AM
New To The Forum
04-16-2025 11:50 PM
Good morning form Alberta CA
04-16-2025 08:16 AM
Let me introduce myself
04-16-2025 05:00 AM
Do you have a four foot rule?
04-16-2025 12:53 AM
What is the best Mountain Bike you've ev...
04-15-2025 12:31 PM
Chainring Sizes
04-14-2025 09:28 PM

[-]
Join BikeRide on Strava
Feel free to join if you are on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/bikeridecom

[-]
Top 5 Posters This Month
no avatar 1. GirishH
22 posts
no avatar 2. Flowrider
16 posts
no avatar 3. meamoantonio
13 posts
no avatar 4. SPINMAN
10 posts
no avatar 5. rydabent
9 posts