Can I use Shimano MTB cassette w/ SRAM Rival 1 RD?

Triathlon Forum
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Hey folks, I’m running SRAM 1x10 on my TT bike these days and have a compatibility question. My Fulcrum racing 7 wheels only take Shimano cassettes, no SRAM (weird, I know). Can I use a shimano MTB 11-32 cassette (i.e. Deore XT) with my SRAM Rival 1 RD, SRAM chain and SRAM R2C shifters? Of note the RD can take up to a 36 cog. Thanks!

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If the shimano cassette is 10 speed, it should work perfectly with your SRAM drive train.

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A SRAM cassette will also work. They use the same interface as Shimano cassettes.

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so if I purchase a 110 or 111 SRAM rear mech and cranks / chain rung I can use it with a 10/11 speed Shimano cassette and Dura Ace lever correct - all parts are interchangeable

additional question - can I use a SRAM mountain bike rear mech and chain ring? is the only penalty weight?

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Hat about this Dyna-Sys business I’m seeing with shimano MTB groups. Apparently not cross-compatible?

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You can’t mix the levers and mechs. Basically there is a difference between SRAM double tap and Shimano STI in terms of how the mechanics work. In terms of mountain bike vs road rear mech a similar rule applies in that you need to make sure the shiftier has the right cable pull.
Full explanation here:
http://cyclingtips.com/2014/10/mixing-groupsets-what-works-together-and-what-doesnt/

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Hat about this Dyna-Sys business I’m seeing with shimano MTB groups. Apparently not cross-compatible?

I think your question was about just using a shimano road, mtb, or dyna sys 10 speed cassette with your 10s sram drivetrain. That will work fine. Although I would also use a shimano 10s chain.

Are you asking another question?
If yes, could you clarify a bit?

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Shimano says no because there is about a mm difference in cable pull. But lots of people say it works for them. Shimano does make a 11-32 rd cassette so just get that. Cs-6800 is one.

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Shimano says no because there is about a mm difference in cable pull. But lots of people say it works for them. Shimano does make a 11-32 rd cassette so just get that. Cs-6800 is one.

You’re talking about 11 speed cassettes while OP is asking about 10 speed cassettes. Thus, OP does not want an 11-32 CS-6800 cassette.

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My bad he could go with CS-HG500-10 or SRAM PG1070, both come with 11-32
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