GoatLink 11

The GoatLink 11 hanger extension offsets the position of your 11-speed Shimano mountain bike rear derailleur allowing you to be able to run a wider range cassette while improving performance. Same ergonomics and reliability of Shimano shifters and derailleurs Gear range, simplicity and quietness of SRAM 1x11 drivetrain High-performance and lightweight This project began with the desire to run 11-speed Shimano derailleurs and shifters with SRAM 10-42t XD cassettes. Granted the combination can work without modification - but performance wasn&';t quite what we&';d expect from Shimano and SRAM&';s finest. When used with a 10-42t cassette, the GoatLink 11 re-positions SLX M7000, XT M8000 and XTR M9000 rear derailleurs such that free chain length between the cassette and the top derailleur pulley is within 1% of what Shimano intended while cassette tooth engagement in the smallest cog is improved by 27%. Knowing that certain situations call for a range beyond that provided 10-42t or 11-42t cassettes, we tweaked the GoatLink 11 to also significantly improve Shimano 11spd rear derailleur performance with extended-range like the Wolf Tooth GCX 44t modified 10-44t XX1 or X01 cassette. NOTE: GoatLink 11 repositions your derailleur to provide clearance for larger cassette cogs but it does not increase derailleur capacity. It is critical to find and understand your derailleur&';s capacity before attempting to expand its gear range. Compatibility Cassette a Compatibility11-40 a Not Required11-42 a Not Required11-45 a GS/SGS Derailleur11-46 a GS/SGS Derailleur10-42 a GS/SGS Derailleur10-44 a GS/SGS Derailleur (Wolf Tooth GCX44) 10-45 a Not Optimized 9-44 a Not Optimized Other notes: The GoatLink 11 is compatible with SLX M7000, XT M8000 and XTR M9000 series 11-speed Shimano rear derailleurs. Not compatible with Shimano RD-RX812 or RD-RX817 due to the 31T capacity limitation. The GoatLink 11 mounts only to standard derailleur hangers. Double chainrings (2x) is supported and requires a long cage (SGS) rear derailleur with no more than a 12t difference in front chainrings (with an 11-46t cassette). Triple chainrings are not supported. Direct Mount native frames and SRAM derailleurs are not supported. Improvements with the GoatLink 11*: 10-42t a Improved by 99%Free Chain in bottom cog (unsupported chain - shorter is better and will increase shifting precision): 10-44t a Improved by 32%10-45t a Improved by 28%11-45t a Improved by 36%11-46t a Improved by 32% 9-44t a Improved by 26% Chain Wrap in bottom cog: 10-42t a Improved by 27%10-44t a Reduced by 9%10-45t a Reduced by 7%11-45t a Reduced by 8%11-46t a Improved by 12% 9-44t a Reduced by 8%Summary in plot form - movement towards the red X is in the direction of goodness (more chain wrap and less free chain) *Due to variations in derailleur hanger geometry, chainstay length, chainring size, B-screw adjustment, and suspension configuration, individual results will vary slightly. Related Products Drop-Stop chainrings GoatLink for 10-speed Shimano mountain bike rear derailleur Tech Specs Weight: 19gMaterial: 6061 aluminumIncluded: stainless steel boltTorque: 8-10NmMade in the USA [snippet name="Prop 65"]Patent and trademark information