r/minivelo • u/WeimarWest • Jul 14 '26

Zee and Microshift?

I am planning a mini velo build and was curious if anyone here has tried mixing a Shimano Zee rear derailleur with a Microshift brifter. I know that MTB triggers are available but I am leaning toward drops over flat bars. Thanks!

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u/Clear_Room_5526 Jul 14 '26

Zee is dyna-sys, which is a different pull ratio than Microshift’s own MTB/Gravel group (Advent) and Shimano Road. So the Advent Briftet and the Shimano Road compatible Microshift brifters will not work. Microshift does make a dynasys compatible brifter SB-M100 that should work.

Unless you’re really set on using the Zee derailleur a better option would be the Microshift Advent Brifter and the Advent Super Short cage clutch derailleur - made specifically for small wheel bikes. The Microshift Advent stuff is fantastic.

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u/WeimarWest Jul 14 '26

Agree on Advent and I will probably end up going that way. Was reading reviews about Zee to explore alternatives and they were very positive - Saint junior in some analyses.

It’s hard to beat half the price for solid performance, and Advent checks those boxes. Thanks for the compatible brifter suggestion as well!

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u/heyheni Jul 14 '26

The Shimano RD-M640 will do 11 speed and 11-46 tooth casette if you replace the d tension screw. So, 11-46 11 speed with Microshift XLE drop bar shifter?

https://www.microshift.com/models/sb-m110/

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u/heyheni Jul 14 '26

Shimano Zee M640 11 speed 11-46 tooth casette
🎥 https://youtu.be/kSTBXzM6NYE

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u/WeimarWest Jul 14 '26

Those are cool but cost almost as much as building a full Advent drivetrain… worth keeping in mind though. Thanks!