1 x 11 Speed XT M8000 UPGRADE/ Install How-To, Ride Impressions: I-Spec II, 11-42t, GS RD

How-To upgrade to #Shimano 1 x 11 speed from 1 x 10s using the Shimano #XT #M8000 drivetrain. All installation details, adjustments, and ride impressions.

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⭐PARTS from Canada - Bikecomponents.ca:
- MTB wheels BERD, TOR, e*thirteen - https://bit.ly/3WLukPd

⭐And in US, links from the amazing crew at Worldwide Cyclery:
- Worldwide Cyclery MEGADEALS - https://bit.ly/33PPx4J
XT SL-M8000 Shifter - https://bit.ly/2J1gKTz
XT M8000-GS 11-Speed Med Cage Derailleur - https://bit.ly/2QQ5CN3
Shimano XT M8000 11 Speed 11-42t Cassette - https://bit.ly/2ymKYMR
Shimano XT CS-M8000 11-Speed 11-46t Cassette https://bit.ly/2Cp0P0l
Shimano XT M8000-1, 11-Speed, 175mm Crank Arm Set https://bit.ly/2EDEEpZ

Park Tool DAG-2.2 Derailleur Alignment Gauge - https://bit.ly/2N1MYOU
Park Tool FR-5.2 Cassette Tool - https://bit.ly/2HRxRqr
Park Tool FR-5.2GT Cassette Tool with 12mm Guide Pin - https://bit.ly/2FZKS4C
Park Tool CN-10 Professional Cable Cutter - https://bit.ly/2NARg53
Park Tool PCS-10 Home Mechanic Stand - https://bit.ly/2NzRIAs
Park Tool CT-4.3 Master Chain Tool - https://bit.ly/2u9PGvf
Park Tool SR-12 Sprocket Remover Chain Whip - https://bit.ly/2QWLqcr
Park Tool AWS-1 Y Hex Wrench: 4, 5, 6mm - https://bit.ly/2pwCaiA
Park Tool AWS-10 Metric Hex Wrench Set - https://bit.ly/2QUqa6S
Park Tool Polylube 1000 Grease -https://bit.ly/2qy34qo

⭐Videos I referred to:
11s XT Shifter Quick Check - https://bit.ly/2NLVUZk
XT GS Rear Derailleur: - https://bit.ly/2yqyO5z
11-42t cassette: - https://bit.ly/1UHfog0
M8000 brakes - https://bit.ly/1fXHhSm
absoluteBlack oval chainring - https://bit.ly/2RYlPA2
RaceFace Turbine Cranks - https://bit.ly/1nrtIy5

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