Is SRAM road 11-speed 11-42 cassette compatible with Shimano MTB 11 speed?

Asked by: Heather Quitevis

Yes. Same number of speeds, same range, same Hyperglide II freehub body compatibility.

Are SRAM and Shimano MTB cassettes interchangeable?

In some cases, it is possible to run a cassette from a different brand than the rest of your drivetrain. SRAM and Shimano cassettes, on either road or mountain bike, are interchangeable with each other as the spacing is the same between the sprockets.

Does SRAM 11 speed cassette work with Shimano?

SRAM’s cassettes and chains are compatible with all of Shimano’s groupsets, and vice versa.

Will SRAM cassette work with Shimano hub?

1) SRAM cassette can fit on Shimano hub



As we have already discussed, SRAM cassettes can fit on Shimano hubs. So, if you prefer using SRAM for your cassette but have a Shimano hub, then these are the components that can actually work together because they are compatible.

Can I use SRAM derailleur with Shimano cassette?

Considering these parts were never designed to play well together, the Sram GX AXS shifter and derailleur work perfectly on the Shimano XTR cassette.

Can I use MTB cassette on road bike?

It is possible to use a mountain bike cassette with an even lower range on a road bike, but you’ll have to switch to a mountain bike rear derailer. Most mountain bike rear derailers have a long cage, which can handle a 34-tooth cog, or even some newer cassettes with 36-tooth cogs.

What cassette will fit my mountain bike?

Most MTB bikes use 9- 10- 11- or 12 speed cassettes although more budget models may use 8- or less commonly, 7-speed. A typical gear spread for an MTB cassette (the amount of teeth on the smallest and largest sprockets) would be 11-34t.

Are SRAM and Shimano cranksets interchangeable?

SRAM cranks are compatible with Shimano chainrings when both components are designed for the same mounting system (BCD).

Do I need a spacer for 11 speed cassette?

No Sram cassette requires the use of any additional spacers. If you are running Shimano or Sram 11 speed, the cassette will simply install directly on the freehub body with no spacers required. If you upgrade from 10 speed to 11 speed, you can remove all spacers and simply slide the cassette onto the freehub.

Do all cassettes fit all hubs?

Most cassette hubs are compatible with Shimano cassette cogs. SRAM cassettes and most Miche, IRD and SunRace cassettes use the same inter-sprocket spacing as Shimano, but at least some SRAM 10-speed cassettes do not fit aluminum-body Dura-Ace hubs.

Can you put a SRAM 12 speed cassette on a 11 speed hub?

The 12-speed cassette is designed to be backwards compatible with the existing 11-speed road freehub, while the 12 speed-specific freehub (available on Dura Ace hubs currently) can’t be used with the 11-speed parts. Sram HG-style cassettes are largely the same spacing as Shimano, with the 10 speed exception.

Can you use a Shimano 12 speed chain on a SRAM 12 speed cassette?

FAQ: Can I use a Shimano 12-speed Chain With a SRAM Cassette? Technically, a SRAM cassette can work with a 12-speed Shimano chain. However, the combination doesn’t provide the benefits offered by Shimano’s 12-speed drivetrains.

What cassettes fit Shimano micro spline?

Currently, Shimano only use Micro Spline for their mountain bike cassettes; namely, the XTR M9100, Deore XT M8100 and the SLX M7100, with the 10-tooth top cog.

Can you use Shimano MTB cassette on road?

Summary. Shimano’s 6,7,8 and 9-speed MTB cassettes can be used on road bikes that could accommodate such cassettes. SRAM’s 10-speed MTB cassettes can be used on road bikes with 10-speed SRAM shifters designed for exact actuation derailleurs.

How do I know what cassette is compatible with my bike?

You can know what cassette to get for your bike by determining the teeth count on the largest sprocket and the smaller sprocket of your current cassette. For example, a size 12-25t cassette, which is standard to road bikes, has 12 teeth on the smallest cog and 25 teeth on the largest cog.

Which cassette is best for climbing hills?

All other things being equal, the 34T sprocket on the 11-34T cassette is going to give you the easiest gear. If your bike is currently fitted with an 11-28T cassette, switching to an 11-34T cassette will make climbing less of a struggle.

Are SRAM and Shimano 12 speed cassettes interchangeable?

Technically, a SRAM cassette can work with a 12-speed Shimano chain. However, the combination doesn’t provide the benefits offered by Shimano’s 12-speed drivetrains. What is this? 12-speed Shimano chains and cassettes are designed to work in conjunction to optimize shifting under load.

Are all 12 speed cassettes compatible?

The 12-speed cassette is designed to be backwards compatible with the existing 11-speed road freehub, while the 12 speed-specific freehub (available on Dura Ace hubs currently) can’t be used with the 11-speed parts. Sram HG-style cassettes are largely the same spacing as Shimano, with the 10 speed exception.

Are Shimano 11 and 12 speed compatibility?

A 12-speed chain can work with an 11-speed cassette. However, it’s recommended to avoid using a Shimano 12-speed chain because it doesn’t play well with 11-speed chainrings.

Is SRAM 10 speed compatible with Shimano?

All Shimano and SRAM cassettes up to 10 speed are broadly compatible. They all use Shimano’s Hyperglide II freehub body spline pattern. Cassettes with the same number of sprockets have the same sprocket spacing, sprocket width and overall width.

Will any 11-speed chain work with Shimano?

Shimano and SRAM 11-speed chains are cross-compatible. If you have a Shimano 11-speed drivetrain, a SRAM chain will work fine and vice versa, however manufacturer’s recommend pairing your components for optimal performance.

Are SRAM and Shimano cranksets interchangeable?

SRAM cranks are compatible with Shimano chainrings when both components are designed for the same mounting system (BCD).