Budget Shimano 1x11 Drivetrain Upgrade - 2022 Trek Marlin 5 MTB

This is my stock 2022 Trek Marlin 5 MTB, purchased it new late 2021 to hit some of my local trails. Although in it's stock form it proved capable for what I use it for, I purchased some upgrade bits to improve and personalise it. Other than some upgraded aesthetic bits like pedals and grips, I really wanted a 1x drive train. So I opted for a 1x11 Shimano drivetrain - after some research I selected a medley of components in hopes to compliment each other and work in unison.

The parts used to make it all come together are:



Rear derailleur: Shimano SLX RD-M7000 Shadow+ Medium Cage
https://ebay.us/J1HL73
11sp Cassette: Shimano SLX CS-M7000 11-46T 11-Speed Cassette
https://ebay.us/JQLYdg
Shifter: Shimano XT SL-M8000 Right Shift Lever 11sp
https://ebay.us/YC09h6
Crankset (Use the arms and bolts only, rings not needed) Shimano FC-M361 175mm 48/38/28T
Front Crankset
https://ebay.us/WF4Guz
Chainring: Race Face Narrow Wide 104BCD Chainring Orange
https://ebay.us/C2FVHs
Shimano 11 Speed chain
https://ebay.us/lhZYna

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