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Originally Posted by Xrslug
OK, so put another way — the GRX 12-speed derailleur requires a different amount of cable pull to move the same distance as compared to the XT 12-speed derailleur when shifting on the same 12-speed cassette? And if so, holy hell is that stupid.
Thanks for the heads up on the Microshift. That’s what I was considering before I went down the GRX 12-speed rabbit hole. The “budget” option would be the Microshift barend, Wolftooth drop bar dropper lever, and TRP Hylex RS brakes. I’ve done a lot of off-road riding with barend shifters so that doesn’t put me off.
The Gucci build would be GRX 12-speed levers, calipers, and rear derailleur, with the left lever actuating the dropper.
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Just chiming in to agree, even if it has been going on forever, the pull ratio incompatibility is stupid. The only reason for it is to force people into a few extra purchases in upgrade/conversion situations like this. So dumb.
Also, want to say I was in the same situation a couple of years ago and went with the Microshift barend and TRP Hylex levers solution on a drop bar 29er build. I assumed I'd keep them around for a minute and then upgrade to GRX or AXS when I had the money, but now I can't imagine why. The Hylex levers are probably my favorite brakes I've ever had (though I think I'm in a minority where the hoods seem to be a perfect fit for my hands) and the friction barend does stuff that indexed shifting just can't do. It's a great solution.