Originally Posted by
pumpkinhed
Thanks cpach!
I recommend against spending money on a new drivetrain that wasn't really designed for 1x.
Good point, something I had not thought of.
I also hadn't considered Microshift so thanks for that too. On the rear hub I can only fit 8-9-10 cassette, even though it limits me to the 10 option. I'd certainly have more choices if 11 or 12 were possible.
The current derailleur is Acera, so if it is the culprit, I'd be looking for a different one. I appreciate all the ideas and scenarios you're running through, options I didn't think of.
You can probably fit an M7000 or M8000 11sp on there. You just can't fit an 11sp road cassette on it.
As for culprit for poor rear shifting, a bent derailleur hangar is a common cause.