Rail (625Wh) Linkglide Xt on Rail 5 -21?

[HeyHey]

Another noob question.
I dont like the original derailleur on the Rail 5 -21 at all and now when it’s life is over I was thinking about getting the Linkglide Xt.

Is it possible with the original rear wheel or what do I have to buy to make it fit?
I would prefer to also have the linkglide Xt cassette if possible.

Thanks!

 

[cozzy]

Linkglide is a system, so you need mech, shifter, chain and cassette.
Linkglide uses an HG freehub, ideally steel, so if you have sram xd or Shimano micro spline currently, you will need to change.

 

[HeyHey]

Linkglide is a system, so you need mech, shifter, chain and cassette.
Linkglide uses an HG freehub, so if you have sram xd or Shimano micro spline currently, you will need to change.

Ok thanks! The original mech is s Sram Sx Eagle. Is there a way to tell if the freehub is compatible based on thst info?

 

[cozzy]

Thats low end sram stuff for sure. If the smallest cog is an 11 its an HG freehub. Although more likely alloy than steel.

 

[HeyHey]

Thats low end sram stuff for sure. If the smallest cog is an 11 its an HG freehub. Although more likely alloy than steel.

Big thanks! Yes that mech is not good at all. Can’t wait to throw it in the bin.

 

[slomtbr]

Big thanks! Yes that mech is not good at all. Can’t wait to throw it in the bin.

If all you need is a better derailleur, put on a GX