Most VERSATILE? - The 10-45T 12 Speed Cassette from SHIMANO plus 11 Speed Hack?

Mixing 11s and 12s components with the 12s 10-45T #MTB #cassette from #Shimano??? It is the most versatile cassette in the 12 speed lineup, with an 11 speed hack! So 10-51T vs 10-45T, cassette for direct mount hanger, 27.5 and 26" bikes? Construction, weight, compatibility test with the 11 and 12s, Direct Mount derailleur, all in here. Check it out!

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Shimano OEM parts from Canada:
Shimano SLX CS-M7100 Cassette - 12-Speed, 10-45T - https://bit.ly/30QLP6f
Shimano XT CS-M8100 Cassette - 12-Speed, 10-45t - https://bit.ly/3qUWQOs
SHIMANO DEORE XT M8100 SHIFTER - 1X12 - https://bit.ly/3vCeaLY
Shimano SLX 12 speed Shifter M7100 - https://bit.ly/3qNmNAU

And in the USA, hit Worldwide Cyclery for some awesome gear! BTW did you know that the Worldwide Cyclery crew provides a discount for signing up to their newsletter?
Shimano 12s Chains
Shimano XTR CN-M9100 Chain - 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/2lTwaBQ
Shimano XT CN-M8100 Chain - 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/2lUhK4r
Shimano SLX CN-M7100 Chain - 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/2m1iaGp

Cassette
Shimano SLX CS-M7100 Cassette - 12-Speed, 10-45T - https://bit.ly/3bQTiIN
Shimano XT CS-M8100 Cassette - 12-Speed, 10-45t - https://bit.ly/30NWzCm
Shimano XTR CS-M9100 Cassette - 12 Speed, 10-45t - https://bit.ly/30U7IBL

Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12 Cassette - https://bit.ly/39XJX1r
Shimano XT CS-M8100 Cassette 10-51t 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/2M1yD8s
Shimano SLX CS-M7100 Cassette 10-51t 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/2O7403W
XTR M9100 12s Cassette, 10-51t Cassette https://bit.ly/2UbM1aO

12s Derailleurs
Shimano Deore RD-M6100-SGS Derailleur 12 Speed - https://bit.ly/3oHAWgV
Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS Derailleur - 12-Speed, Long Cage - https://bit.ly/2k4EBKc
Shimano SLX RD-M7100-SGS Derailleur-12-Speed, Long Cage - https://bit.ly/2jZ0QRC

Cranks
SLX FC-M7100 Cranks - https://bit.ly/3kYkuaL
XT FC-M8100 Crankset - 170mm, 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/2TQBmnS

Bottom Bracket
Shimano Deore BB52B Hollowtech II English BB - https://bit.ly/2ZaZQx5
Shimano XT BB-MT800 English Bottom Bracket - https://bit.ly/2qAi2Mx

Micro Spline Freehubs
Sun SRC/SRX Freehub Body Kit - Micro Spline - https://bit.ly/3oMBEcG
DT Swiss Freehub Ratchet- MicroSpline - https://bit.ly/2JZvyXL
DT Swiss Microspline Freehub Ratchet EXP - https://bit.ly/37bBF3W
DT Swiss Freehub Body - MicroSpline, 3-Pawl - https://bit.ly/2W3mNhQ
Industry Nine Hydra Freehub Body - Micro Spline - https://bit.ly/377RWak
Stan's NoTubes Durasync Freehub Body: Micro Spline - https://bit.ly/3oHqPc2

12s Shifters
Shimano XT M8100 Shifter(s) - https://bit.ly/3m6O65X
Shimano XTR M9100 Shifter(s) - https://bit.ly/2IFICR5
SLX M7100 Shifter(s) - https://bit.ly/2J0NLE3

Cable Sets
Shimano MTB Optislick Derailleur Cable Set - https://bit.ly/37G5pXo
Jagwire 1x Sport Shift Cable Kit SRAM/Shimano - https://bit.ly/3kuR1ps
Shimano SP41 Cable Housing - https://bit.ly/2H7YHhj
Shimano SP41 Cable Grease - https://bit.ly/2RAaRUn
Jagwire Housing Damping Foam For Internally Routed Frames - https://bit.ly/3i8f1xm

Shimano Brakes
Shimano Deore BL-M6100/BR-M6120 4 pot front - https://bit.ly/3iMwhby
Shimano Deore BL-M6100/BR-M6100 2 pot front - https://bit.ly/3f8QOEV

Rotors
Shimano XT RT86S 160mm 6-Bolt Ice Tech Disc Brake Rotor - https://bit.ly/2DWokka
SHIMANO SLX SM-RT66 6-BOLT Rotors - https://bit.ly/321U0Op

Shimano Dropper Remotes
Shimano Deore MT500 Universal Dropper Remote for I-Spec EV - https://bit.ly/37apDqA
Shimano XTR SL-MT800 Dropper Remote - https://bit.ly/3bbadTm

Tools and greases
Park Tool FR-5.2 Cassette Lockring Tool - https://bit.ly/2HRxRqr
Park Tool DAG-2.2 Derailleur Alignment Gauge - https://bit.ly/2N1MYOU
Park BBT-9 BB Tool Shimano Hollowtech II - https://bit.ly/2uNKcqv
Park Tool CT-3.3 5-12 Speed Chain Tool - https://bit.ly/2oZWSuz
Park Tool SR-12.2 Chain Whip/Cassette Remover 5-12 speed - https://bit.ly/2DqWNXN

Shimano Grease for Shadow RD+ Rear Derailleur - https://bit.ly/2u4n2yL
Park Tool Polylube 1000 Grease - https://bit.ly/2qy34qo

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⌚ Timeline
0:00 Intro, the VERSATILE 10-45T
0:26 Where it fits in the Shimano Range
1:09 Rhythm Step vs Wide Range
1:37 Size
2:03 Side-by-side
2:38 How they're built, spider, cogs
3:11 Gear steps of the 2 cassettes, install
4:12 Weight Difference
4:40 Hyperglide Plus, chains
5:08 Shimano Shifters compatibility
5:21 Derailleur Compatibility
6:10 Issues, Options outside the box?
8:29 Bonus - extra benefit of 10-45T, conclusions

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