Has anyone upgraded rear derailleur to XTR Di2?

[Singletrackmind]

Thinking about upgrading my mechanical XT rear derailleur and shifter to XTR Di2 12 speed once my Decoy arrives. Has anyone done this? Not sure if I need to get a different RD frame hanger and if electronic shifter is compatible with SRAM Code RSC brake levers that come stock. Pretty sure XT 12 speed rear cassette would work with. XTR RD.

Any feedback or advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[alexhalliow]

Did you manage to do this yet?

 

[Singletrackmind]

Did you manage to do this yet?

I never pulled the trigger on this upgrade, decided to stick with original XT rear mech (on advice from trustworthy owner of LBS who swears how smooth XT shifts and he is right!). Really wanted to transfer my SRAM AXS drivetrain from an acoustic bike I already owned, but compatibility was an issue. Shimano being Shimano uses a spline driver for their 12 speed cassette and wheelset I want to swap the SRAM AXS with was not compatible. Didn't want to have Frankenstein component set-ups on both bikes although after much research and feedback from riders on this site, many use Shimano cassette with SRAM bits and pieces and SRAM Eagle cassette with Shimano parts with no issues. The bike I wanted to do this on is YT DECOY ELITE and the XT shifter is mounted to handlebar with dedicated clamp, so compatibility with SRAM brake levers was moot.

 

[alexhalliow]

I never pulled the trigger on this upgrade, decided to stick with original XT rear mech (on advice from trustworthy owner of LBS who swears how smooth XT shifts and he is right!). Really wanted to transfer my SRAM AXS drivetrain from an acoustic bike I already owned, but compatibility was an issue. Shimano being Shimano uses a spline driver for their 12 speed cassette and wheelset I want to swap the SRAM AXS with was not compatible. Didn't want to have Frankenstein component set-ups on both bikes although after much research and feedback from riders on this site, many use Shimano cassette with SRAM bits and pieces and SRAM Eagle cassette with Shimano parts with no issues. The bike I wanted to do this on is YT DECOY ELITE and the XT shifter is mounted to handlebar with dedicated clamp, so compatibility with SRAM brake levers was moot.

That’s interesting to know - especially that it’s a decoy elite as that’s what I’m looking to do it on.
ive got the bike on order. Be good to see some pictures of your bike and see how it looks as most of the images online are manufacturer images

 

[Singletrackmind]

That’s interesting to know - especially that it’s a decoy elite as that’s what I’m looking to do it on.
ive got the bike on order. Be good to see some pictures of your bike and see how it looks as most of the images online are manufacturer images

Here are some pics. I upgraded tires, dropper post, saddle, stem, bars and grips. Decoy Elite comes stocked with great components and will hold its own right out of the box! I am partial to what type cockpit components I like and really love the Fox Transfer Dropper, but went with the AXS to keep continuity with my other bikes. Decoy is super easy to assemble and YT packs that baby better than any other manufacturer I ever seen. Getting the rear mech on right is probably the biggest challenge.

 

[Singletrackmind]

That’s interesting to know - especially that it’s a decoy elite as that’s what I’m looking to do it on.
ive got the bike on order. Be good to see some pictures of your bike and see how it looks as most of the images online are manufacturer images

Info from previous post.

YT Decoy Elite...

Put my order in around the 9th of sept. So definitely a lot less wait than some people. But yt comes into aus as bulk orders through a bikeshop/dealer. So they would have had that order in very early im guessing. Hope theres truth in the 8th! Its starting to get hot here fast! Definitely...

www.emtbforums.com

 

[Josey Wales]

Hi,

I have the 2019 with the D2i. I have a spare mech hanger that will fit. Would love to swap it for the shorter 2020 mechanical version.

 

[alexhalliow]

Hi,

I have the 2019 with the D2i. I have a spare mech hanger that will fit. Would love to swap it for the shorter 2020 mechanical version.

Maybe able
To do that for you. Is your Di2 in good condition?

 

[Josey Wales]

Hi, sorry for the confusion; I only have the hanger spare, I'm keeping the derailluer.
I'm looking to swap the 2019 hanger (Di2 compatible), for a 2020 version.

 

[alexhalliow]

Hi again, My elite should be arriving soon. I am wanting to do the Di2, so will obviously need to change the cassette to a 11 speed. Few questions- I believe the Elite Synthesis wheels have i9 1/1 Hubs with a Microspline? in this case I wonder if I could fit an 11 Speed sunrace cassette, or will it not fit due to being 11 speed?

My other option is to change the i9 free hub to an HG instead of micro spline and fit a Shimano XT 11 Speed Cassette? this bit seems to be the biggest challenge, everything else should be a doddle... I hope anyway..