MicroShift Advent X / Shimano Deore Hybrid - Followup

About a year ago I created the “Deont X” hybrid drivetrain by combining a Shimano Deore derailleur with a Microshift Advent X shifter and cassette. After riding it happily for about 9 months, the Deore derailleur had an unfortunate incident with a stick which bent the cage beyond repair. So, I put the Advent X derailleur back on.
Going back to the Advent X instantly reminded my why I changed it in the first place. The Deore clutch engagement is so much better. But there are a few little things I like more about the Advent X. So let’s take a deep dive into both of them in this follow up video.
Links to the products in this video at Performance Bicycle. These are affiliate links so I’ll get a little kickback and you won’t pay a penny more:
Shimano Deore 11 speed derailleur:
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MicroShift Advent X cassette:
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MicroShift Advent X shifter:
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KMC 11 speed chain:
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[@cheeselottery]

I've heard the 8-speed Acolyte derailleur is compatible with the Advent X shifter and I wonder how well that setup actually works considering the low cost of the derailleur

[@downtoridemtb]

Nice, might be worth trying. Even more budget friendly!

[@hendrixinfinity3992]

in my experience you have to grease shimano jockey wheel bushings, not lube. Heavy oil would probably be best.

[@downtoridemtb]

Thanks for the tip. If the ones in the new derailleur get squeaky I’ll take them off and grease them.

[@NYC_94]

Will this work with the sword levers?

[@downtoridemtb]

Advent X and Sword are supposed to be compatible so I’d think so. Although I’d probably go full Sword since it has all the benefits that Deore has.

[@tplambert]

Thanks for doing Microsoft reviews. I would be interested in buying this for my XC bike to replace an old 10spd slx setup, as I believe 10 speed is plenty. I’m running an SLX/ethirteen setup on another bike and a deore/slx on another, I am a big fan of SLX.

[@downtoridemtb]

Yep 10 is plenty for me. All about the overall range.

[@jojokarli]

Have you ever looked at the shimano cues 👍🏻

[@downtoridemtb]

I have. The derailleur itself looks very similar to Deore 11/12 speed but they say the cable pull ratio is different and they aren’t cross compatible. This would mean not compatible with Advent X either then.

[@jojokarli]

Oh ok I’m in two minds weather to go with a shimano or advent x 👍🏻

[@downtoridemtb]

Right on, well I can tell you that Cues is heavy. Heavier even than Deore. Supposed to be very durable though.

[@flexxx222]

12 speed XT M8100 Pulley Wheels should be compatible.

[@downtoridemtb]

I bet they would. I should have done more research before.