Going 1 x 11 speed

Here's the analysis based on my daughter's current 1 x 10speed setup:

Current 1 x 10 setup

ComponentTypeWeight (g)
Cost
ClusterXT 11-36t
343$50
ShifterXT 10 speed
118$50
Rear derailleur
Zee 10 speed
270$60
Totals
731$160

XT 1 x 11 setup

ComponentTypeWeight (g)
Cost
ClusterXT 11-40t
411$110
ShifterXT 11 speed
120$65
Rear derailleur
XT 11 speed
273
$110
Totals
804
$285

XT/XTR 1 x 11 setup

ComponentTypeWeight (g)
Cost
ClusterXTR 11-40t
329$210
ShifterXT 11 speed
120$65
Rear derailleur
XT 11 speed
273
$110
Totals
722
$385

Bottom line, for about AUD$285 you can convert to 1 x 11, get an extra gear and add about 70g in weight or spend $385 and come in at about the same weight as the 1 x 10 XT setup.  There are certainly no weight savings in going 1 x 11 if you have sufficient gear ratios in your current 1 x 10 setup.

What about other options?

If you really need the extended range, then adding a 40 or 42t cog to your existing 1 x 10 setup may be the go.

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