Wolf Tooth Components Goatlink (Black) (11 Speed)

This project began with the desire to run 11s Shimano derailleurs and shifters with SRAM 10-42t XD cassettes.  Granted the combination can work without modification- but performance wasn't quite what we'd expect from Shimano and SRAM's finest.

When used with a 10-42t cassette, the GoatLink 11 re-positions M8000 XT and M9000 XTR rear derailleurs such that free chain is within 1% of what Shimano intended while engagement is improved by 27%.

But we didn't stop there.  Knowing that certain situations call for a range beyond that provided 10-42t or 11-42t cassettes, we tweaked the GoatLink 11 to also significantly improve Shimano 11s rear derailleur performance with extended-range like the Wolf Tooth GCX44 modified 10-44t XX1 or X01 cassette.

So now you too can have it all:  ideal performance from 10-42t XD cassettes and wide-range capability for bigger days.

Compatibility:

11-40     Not Required

11-42     Not Required

11-45     GS/SGS Derailleur

11-46     GS/SGS Derailleur

10-42     GS/SGS Derailleur

10-44     GS/SGS Derailleur (Wolf Tooth GCX44)

10-45     Not Optimized

9-44       Not Optimized

Other notes:

• The GoatLink 11 is compatible with M8000 (XT) and M9000 (XTR) series eleven-speed Shimano rear derailleurs.
• The GoatLink 11 mounts only to standard derailleur hangers.
• Double chainrings (2x) is supported and requires a long cage (SGS) rear derailleur with no more than a 12t difference in front chainrings (with an 11-46 cassette).
• Triple chainrings are not supported.
• Direct Mount-native frames and SRAM derailleurs are not supported.