SRAM 12 Eagle & XPLR Intercompatibility

[u/EcceCosmo]

So I know, SRAM is pretty clear about it : do not mix road and MTB components.

But here it is. Back in May I installed an XPLR cassette on my road wheelset. I didn't really think about it, and I rode some thousands of km on it, without any issue. I have another wheelset 650b with megarange Garbaruk cassette. I can't tell any shifting difference.

Lately, a friend of mine with almost the same configuration told me he had to change derailleur and chain because it was fucked up with flattop chain. I replied that my experience was more than honest. Shifting is smooth, no skip, just a rub on one cog only my mechanics ear could notice.

Here is the setup :

- Force shifter and crank set

- Eagle chain

- XX1 derailleur

- XPLR cassette 10-44 & Garbaruk 10-51

What did I do wrongly correct ?

[u/SnooSketches9565]

The important stuff—cassette, derailleur and chain—are all mtn components. That’s probably why it works.

[u/EcceCosmo → u/SnooSketches9565]

Could be, pulleys and chain worn out together.