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Title: MTB conversion to Gravel
Post by: jaysay123 on August 31, 2024, 02:45:56 PM: Hi Folks,

I recently built a full suspension bike on a Lightcarbon frame and I'm currently thinking about converting my hardtail into a gravel bike.
I have a 11 speed Deore XT rear derailleur and Deore hydraulic brakes. Does anyone know if there are chinese-branded (LTwoo, Sensah, etc.) integrated shifter/brake levers able to support this?
I'm also looking into a flared dropbar (carbon or alu) plus a rigid carbon fork. If someone has some reference from Aliexpress for these components, I would also appreciate.

Thanks for the help.
Title: Re: MTB conversion to Gravel
Post by: Ludo on August 31, 2024, 04:05:16 PM: Ltwoo gr9 may be what you are looking for
Title: Re: MTB conversion to Gravel
Post by: jaysay123 on August 31, 2024, 04:27:16 PM: I think GR9 has cable-actuated disk brakes... :(

EDIT: Now I'm confused. I think I saw GR9 mechanical and hydraulic.
Title: Re: MTB conversion to Gravel
Post by: Ludo on August 31, 2024, 04:58:37 PM: Gr9 for me is simply the get in 11s vs 12
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNmA4DS

Edit: they have both options, but you can find gr9 with hydro, either aluminum or carbon lever
Title: Re: MTB conversion to Gravel
Post by: jaysay123 on August 31, 2024, 05:21:38 PM: Quote from: Ludo on August 31, 2024, 04:58:37 PM
Gr9 for me is simply the get in 11s vs 12
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNmA4DS

Edit: they have both options, but you can find gr9 with hydro, either aluminum or carbon lever

Do you know if the lever cable pull will work well with XT rear derailleur? I've sent a message to the LTwoo seller.
Title: Re: MTB conversion to Gravel
Post by: raisinberry777 on August 31, 2024, 06:48:23 PM: No, it uses Shimano road/gravel 11 speed cable pull ratios.
Title: Re: MTB conversion to Gravel
Post by: jaysay123 on September 01, 2024, 07:14:17 AM: Quote from: raisinberry777 on August 31, 2024, 06:48:23 PM
No, it uses Shimano road/gravel 11 speed cable pull ratios.

Do you know if the levers use mineral oil?
Title: Re: MTB conversion to Gravel
Post by: Ludo on September 01, 2024, 08:32:33 AM: Yes
Title: Re: MTB conversion to Gravel
Post by: Crash217 on September 01, 2024, 11:44:34 AM: A wolftooth tanpan and some 11 speed, hydraulic shimano 105 brifters will run your xt derailleur and may be found on the cheap near you.