I don’t like to debate inter-compatibility (what works for you works for you) but you do need to add a couple of notes when talking about Shimano HG+ inter-compatibility.
First, running Shimano 12spd drivetrains without the matching ring/chain/cassette you do not get any of the benefits of HG+ shifting under load or smoothness. So why bother?
Second, there’s are lots of accounts of excessive noise due to interface issues - which may come down to quick-links - and some of skipping and premature wear issues, so I’d add the disclaimer for anyone reading to experiment on your own dime/time but when your shop won’t assemble a concoction of 12-spend ShiRAMano don’t be a dick because you read on the internet it works for some people.
March 21, 2022, 7:27 a.m. - Andrew Major
I don’t like to debate inter-compatibility (what works for you works for you) but you do need to add a couple of notes when talking about Shimano HG+ inter-compatibility. First, running Shimano 12spd drivetrains without the matching ring/chain/cassette you do not get any of the benefits of HG+ shifting under load or smoothness. So why bother? Second, there’s are lots of accounts of excessive noise due to interface issues - which may come down to quick-links - and some of skipping and premature wear issues, so I’d add the disclaimer for anyone reading to experiment on your own dime/time but when your shop won’t assemble a concoction of 12-spend ShiRAMano don’t be a dick because you read on the internet it works for some people.