11 speed crankset with 10 speed system

jon87uk
jon87uk Posts: 158
edited May 2017 in MTB buying advice
Crankset chainrings are on their way out. Looking at options for upgrading the cranks. Can I run 11 speed chainset with the rest of my system being 10 speed? Seen some deals on SLX double 11 speed and wondering if they are worth taking a risk. Had a quick search but couldn't find an answer, if its been covered please can someone point me in the right direction. Cheers.
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  • airborne_warrior
    airborne_warrior Posts: 199
    11 speed chainrings are 10 speed compatible.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,816
    Work just fine.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • swod1
    swod1 Posts: 1,639
    Is that the new 11 speed shimano chain rings as I'm buying a new crankset and using the old one on my commuter hack bike and wondered how well they work with a 10speed chain.

    Otherwise I just buy the crank without and fit one of the aftermarket ones from absolute black.
  • airborne_warrior
    airborne_warrior Posts: 199
    Yep, new will work just fine with 10 speed.

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