11 speed on a 26 er, anyone done it and any problems?

[Lostcause]

I’ve put an xt 11 speed on my 1998 Kona Hahanna. It all works perfectly but the mech does look quite vulnerable way down there. I know it’s more of a risk the bigger the rocks, I just wondered if anyone had tried it and reverted back?
Mine does have a gs cage so maybe there’s a shorter option? It’s hilarious at climbs now though lol

 

[Lostcause]

 

[66 triumph daytona]

I ran 11 speed on my 26er Anthem for a few years and didnt have any problems but I was conscious of it being more vulnerable to strikes.In the end I converted it back to 9 speed XT using a Sunrace 11-40 and single chainring,it will climb anything and shifting is 100%.

 

[Lostcause]

I ran 11 speed on my 26er Anthem for a few years and didnt have any problems but I was conscious of it being a bit lower and more vulnerable to strikes.In the end I converted it back to 9 speed XT using a Sunrace 11-40 and single chainring,it will climb anything and shifting is 100%.

Thanks, that’s reassuring. I’m glad you didn’t say don’t do it lol

 

[Carge]

Orange R8 with 11 speed here
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/orange-r8-time-for-some-halifax-steel.445721/

 

[Kevhl]

My lads bike is 26" with 11 speed, his spatial awareness on the bike when it comes to rocks, etc. isn't 100%, yet we've not had any issues with the mech. Yet! He's had the bike 2/3years

 

[Lostcause]

Orange R8 with 11 speed here
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/orange-r8-time-for-some-halifax-steel.445721/

That’s a lovely bike, the Mech does look a little higher than mine. I’ll have to just try it I think

 

[Lostcause]

My lads bike is 26" with 11 speed, his spatial awareness on the bike when it comes to rocks, etc. isn't 100%, yet we've not had any issues with the mech. Yet! He's had the bike 2/3years

It’s beginning to sound like I’m worrying over nothing but it did look quite vulnerable!

 

[tintin40]

26 is the perfect wheel. Works perfectly with 12 speed as well.

 

[Lostcause]

I had a cuppa and then a quick look and realised I had forgotten to correctly adjust the B screw. It moved the mech quite a distance and I’m much happier about it now. Changes gear even better too, who’d have thunked it lol Seems my stupidity knows no bounds!