In my household we’ve found the combination of a wider range 10spd cassette, 10spd Shimano shifter, 11spd Shimano chain, and an 11spd Shimano derailleur to be ideal. For example, my wife has an 11-46t SunRace setup.
I ratchet a lot and find the chain retention better with 10spd in the low gears plus an improved life from cheaper cassettes whether SunRace or Shimano.
Jan. 15, 2024, 9:33 a.m. - Andrew Major
In my household we’ve found the combination of a wider range 10spd cassette, 10spd Shimano shifter, 11spd Shimano chain, and an 11spd Shimano derailleur to be ideal. For example, my wife has an 11-46t SunRace setup. I ratchet a lot and find the chain retention better with 10spd in the low gears plus an improved life from cheaper cassettes whether SunRace or Shimano.