Apex 1 11-Speed Shifter/GX 10-Speed Derailleur/10-Speed Cassette
| Shifter: | Apex 1 11-Speed | (SB-APX-B1) |
|---|---|---|
| Derailleur: | GX 10-Speed | (RD-GX-T21-A1) |
| Reviews: | Positive | |
| Speeds: | 10 | Use these numbers on a website like gear-calculator.com to find gearing that suits you and is compatible with this combo. |
| Max Tooth: | 36 | |
| Unofficial Max Tooth: | 42 | |
| Chain Wrap: | 47 | |
These combinations are not supported by the manufacturer. Use at your own risk.
A friction shifter will be needed if you wish to use a front derailleur. The derailleur supports multiple front chainrings, but there is no matching shifter available for the front derailleur.
This combination has more shifts than cogs. The limit screws will need to be adjusted to prevent these extra shifts from shifting to non-existent cogs.
Cassettes
| Cassette | Part Number | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Generic 10-Speed | generic-10-speed | Not Supported |
| LinkGlide 10-Speed | CS-LG300-10 | Not Supported, Exceeds Official Max Tooth |
| Shimano 10-Speed | CS-HG-500-10 | Not Supported |
| SRAM 10-Speed | CS-PG-1050-A1 | Not Supported |
Reviews
TESTING BAD IDEAS THE INTERNET SAID SHOULD WORK
Positive review from Path Less Pedaled.
Note: Tested using a Rival 11-speed 1x shifter. Russ is positive on the compatibility, negative on the combination's ability to clear a 50t cog
Compatibility Analysis
Show Compatibility AnalysisEach click of the shifter will move the jockey by 3.83 mm on average. Manufacturers generally to target a cog pitch that is between 0.7% smaller to 6.9% larger than this number.
In practice, no groupset aligns the jockey wheel perfectly for every shift. Manufacturers generally allow the chain to make up to a 1.2° angle from the jockey wheel to the cog.
| Pull Ratio: | 1.33 |
|---|---|
| Cable Pull: | 2.88 mm |
| Minimum Cog Pitch: | 3.80 mm |
| Maximum Cog Pitch: | 4.09 mm |
| Maximum Chain Angle: | 1.2° |
Generic 10-Speed
Cog Pitch Versus Average Shift
The cog pitch of a Generic 10-Speed cassette is 3.95 mm, which is 3.0% larger than the average shift. This value is within the typical range for measured groupsets.
Worst Case Misalignment
This combination with a Generic 10-Speed cassette puts the chain at up to a 0.2° angle to the cog. This amounts to a sideways difference of 0.09 mm between the jockey wheel and the cog. This value is within the typical range for measured groupsets.
(Positions and angles are exaggerated for illustration. Numbers do not include the free play resulting from the cog being thinner than the rollers.)
Cog Positions vs Jockey Positions
LinkGlide 10-Speed
Cog Pitch Versus Average Shift
The cog pitch of a LinkGlide 10-Speed cassette is 4.05 mm, which is 5.4% larger than the average shift. This value is within the typical range for measured groupsets.
Worst Case Misalignment
This combination with a LinkGlide 10-Speed cassette puts the chain at up to a 1.0° angle to the cog. This amounts to a sideways difference of 0.58 mm between the jockey wheel and the cog. This value is within the typical range for measured groupsets.
(Positions and angles are exaggerated for illustration. Numbers do not include the free play resulting from the cog being thinner than the rollers.)
Cog Positions vs Jockey Positions
Shimano 10-Speed
Cog Pitch Versus Average Shift
The cog pitch of a Shimano 10-Speed cassette is 3.96 mm, which is 3.2% larger than the average shift. This value is within the typical range for measured groupsets.
Worst Case Misalignment
This combination with a Shimano 10-Speed cassette puts the chain at up to a 0.1° angle to the cog. This amounts to a sideways difference of 0.06 mm between the jockey wheel and the cog. This value is within the typical range for measured groupsets.
(Positions and angles are exaggerated for illustration. Numbers do not include the free play resulting from the cog being thinner than the rollers.)
Cog Positions vs Jockey Positions
SRAM 10-Speed
Cog Pitch Versus Average Shift
The cog pitch of a SRAM 10-Speed cassette is 4.05 mm, which is 5.4% larger than the average shift. This value is within the typical range for measured groupsets.
Worst Case Misalignment
This combination with a SRAM 10-Speed cassette puts the chain at up to a 1.0° angle to the cog. This amounts to a sideways difference of 0.56 mm between the jockey wheel and the cog. This value is within the typical range for measured groupsets.
(Positions and angles are exaggerated for illustration. Numbers do not include the free play resulting from the cog being thinner than the rollers.)