Originally Posted by
Michaelhinchey
But would I have to Change the shifters? I thought I would just have to change the cassette and chain.
Think this through.
How would you be able to get the derailer to move between 11 different positions unless the shifter - which controls the movement of the derailer - also have 11 positions?
11 speed stuff is more expensive, wears faster and is more dependent on accurate adjustment. All for 1-2 extra gears.
MIGHT be worth it if it allows you to ditch the front derailer.
Or if wear is forcing you to replace all the relevant parts anyhow.
But there's no way I'd swap a functioning drivetrain solely for the merit of getting 11-speed.