Part 3: Shimano Deore M5100 vs M6100 Derailleur and Shifter - 11 Speed and 12 Speed

The cheap #upgrade to Deore M5100 11 Speed Derailleur and Shifter vs the more expensive #shimano #deore M6100 12 speed. Is the derailleur any different to cover the 51T large cog? Compatibility, weight XTR hack and conclusions of the 3 part series!

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Videos I referred to
➜Part 1: Deore M5100 Crankset -    • Part 1: Deore M5100 SHIMANO Cranks any Goo...  
➜Part 2: Deore M5100 Cassette 11-51T -    • Part 2: Deore M5100 11-51T -The VERSATILE ...  
➜Shimano Derailleur CLUTCH Service -    • ⭐Essential Derailleur SERVICE for Shimano ...  
➜Shimano 12 Speed Shifters - BEST? -    • Shimano SHIFTERS 12 Speed How-To - Deore v...  

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SHIMANO SLX M7100 Groupset, 1X12 w/ Crankset - https://bit.ly/34V6Say
SHIMANO SLX CN-M7100 12s Chain HYPERGLIDE+ - https://bit.ly/3jYEmcD
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➜Cranks and chainrings
Shimano Deore M5100 11 speed - https://bit.ly/3zJbX5z
Shimano CN-HG601-11 Chain 11-Speed - https://bit.ly/3D90IFv
Shimano Deore M6100 12 Speed - https://bit.ly/3tGO76P
SLX FC-M7100 Cranks - https://bit.ly/3kYkuaL
XT FC-M8100 Crankset - 170mm, 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/2TQBmnS
SLX 12 speed chainrings - https://bit.ly/34We1ax
Shimano Chainring Lock Ring and Washer - https://bit.ly/3epmUfW
Shimano Crank Arm Preload Cap - https://bit.ly/3mM47OW
Shimano Clamp Bolt with Washer - M6 X 21 - https://bit.ly/2I48CFW

➜Bottom Brackets
Shimano Deore BB52B Hollowtech II English BB - https://bit.ly/2ZaZQx5
Shimano XT BB-MT800 English Bottom Bracket - https://bit.ly/2qAi2Mx
Shimano Deore XT BB-MT800-P Press Fit Bottom Bracket - https://bit.ly/2HVR3YM

➜Shimano 12s Chains
Shimano XTR CN-M9100 Chain - 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/32daIds
Shimano XT CN-M8100 Chain - 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/2lUhK4r
Shimano SLX CN-M7100 Chain - 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/3epqnv4
Shimano Deore CN-M6100 Chain - 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/34Yycoq

➜Tools
Shimano TL-FC41 Direct Mount Chainring Tool - https://bit.ly/32fWOHo
Park BBT-59.2 Bottom Bracket Tool, 41mm for MT800 BB - https://bit.ly/38p0dI7
Park BBT-69.2 Bottom Bracket Tool, 44mm for BB52 - https://bit.ly/2v4QIZ4
Park BBT-9 BB Tool Shimano Hollowtech II - https://bit.ly/2uNKcqv

Crank Preload Tool - Shimano P/N TL-FC16
BB Adapter Tool for MT800 - Shimano TL-FC24 or 25
Park Tool CWP-7C Universal Crank Puller - https://bit.ly/2MJe956
Park Tool CCP-22C Crank Puller for Square Cranks - https://bit.ly/33UHOxM
Park Tool BBT-22 BB Tool for 20-Tooth ISIS Cups - https://bit.ly/2Zav4V7
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⌚Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:39 The M5100 Derailleur, compatibility, direct mount
01:49 Deore M5100 Derailleur details vs M6100
03:39 Clutch Derailleurs, weight
04:46 Derailleur Conclusions, XTR hack
05:35 Compatbility with Deore 10 Speed M4120, M5120
06:00 Deore shifter details, M5100 and M6100
07:42 Shifter levers, feel, function
08:30 Undocumented compatibility
08:56 M5100 Drivetrain Key Takeaways
09:30 Conclusions

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