Shimano XT BL/BR-M785 Vs Bl/BR-M8000/8020

[qclabrat]

The 12spd XTR would be an early adopt.
Eagle has been around for a while now. Even at the GX level, the shift quality feels so much better.

I'm just looking for more than the 42T which is the largest cassette I have. Cheapest gateway to get there is XT with 46T
Already have two SRAM 11spd wheels so the wheel swap game will be in full effect

 

[serviceguy]

rear shifter and derailleur is only about $100 at Jenson. Sounds fair to get one more bike on 11spd

Probably going that route, but I need a 11 speed shifter that bolts to the older XT brake lever (BL-M785) without an adapter, because the adapter cost as much a shifter. There's a version of the XT 11 speed shifter that does just that but it's not sold in the US (SL-M8000-B-I about $50 from either Japan or Europe). Everything else is not worth buying outside the US (CRC does not ship Shimano to the US anymore).