I recently purchased a new Specialized Diverge A1. The main reason I'm wanting to upgrade to an 11 speed drive train is i want to be able to run much lower gears than what I have now. I'd like a 42-46t in the rear. I know I'll need a long cage derailer, and most likely only 11 speed cassettes come with that low gearing.
I'm relatively new to upgrading/repairing bikes so I don't completely understand if my current hub will be compatible with an 11 speed cassette. I'm guessing it probably won't. I should just be able to remove my current cassette and measure the hub to see if there is enough clearance? If the hub is not wide enough, does that mean I will have to buy new wheels?
If I do need new wheels, can someone please suggest some compatible wheels, or tell me what I need to look for. My budget is $300-500. Will I be able to run 28mm tires with 25mm outer width wheels? Is carbon in my price range?
If anyone knows of any other considerations that I haven't thought of for this upgrade, please share.
Thanks in advance.
I'm relatively new to upgrading/repairing bikes so I don't completely understand if my current hub will be compatible with an 11 speed cassette. I'm guessing it probably won't. I should just be able to remove my current cassette and measure the hub to see if there is enough clearance? If the hub is not wide enough, does that mean I will have to buy new wheels?
If I do need new wheels, can someone please suggest some compatible wheels, or tell me what I need to look for. My budget is $300-500. Will I be able to run 28mm tires with 25mm outer width wheels? Is carbon in my price range?
If anyone knows of any other considerations that I haven't thought of for this upgrade, please share.
Thanks in advance.