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title: "LZ's Tech FAQ: Technical FAQ: Mixing SR"
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# [LZ's Tech FAQ: Technical FAQ: Mixing SR](https://blog.zinn.bike/lzs-tech-faq-technical-faq-mixing-sr)

 Written by [zinn\_dev](https://blog.zinn.bike/author/zinn_dev) | Mar 8, 2017, 12:39:36 AM

LZ's Tech FAQ: Technical FAQ: Mixing SRAM and Shimano - Mixing SRAM and Shimano Dear Lennard, I’ve got a full SRAM Rival Hydro disc 1×11 set up on my ’cross bike but want to convert to Shimano shifting — I just find the small SRAM lever too fiddly with gloved hands in race conditions. Do I need to change everything to convert to Shimano or can I just get new shifters? I think the cassette and chain are probably compatible but I guess I will need a new rear mech too? Wha... [http://ow.ly/vxDK50a28fL](http://ow.ly/vxDK50a28fL)

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