It's not really that complicated? Anything HG+ works with HG+ (all 12-speed). HG 10/11 are inter-compatible. LinkGlide is compatible with LinkGlide regardless of the number of clicks/cogs.
Going forward, Shimano is improving inter-compatibility with LinkGlide which runs from the basic 9-speed CUES U4000 that we'll see on bikes under a grand right through to the XT M8130 I've been riding. LinkGlide is not compatible with HG or HG+.
Anyway, if you're looking to min-max the best combination of what's available I know there's a helpful person at your preferred local bike shop that would be happy to dial you in. I'm also happy to try and answer any questions.
May 2, 2023, 7:39 p.m. - Andrew Major
It's not really that complicated? Anything HG+ works with HG+ (all 12-speed). HG 10/11 are inter-compatible. LinkGlide is compatible with LinkGlide regardless of the number of clicks/cogs. Going forward, Shimano is improving inter-compatibility with LinkGlide which runs from the basic 9-speed CUES U4000 that we'll see on bikes under a grand right through to the XT M8130 I've been riding. LinkGlide is not compatible with HG or HG+. Anyway, if you're looking to min-max the best combination of what's available I know there's a helpful person at your preferred local bike shop that would be happy to dial you in. I'm also happy to try and answer any questions.