Wolf Tooth Components RoadLink Shimano, 11-36/11-40t
The founders of Wolf Tooth Components in Minneapolis got started with the goal of shaking up the componentry offerings on the market currently using their shared engineering and manufacturing backgrounds. Small parts like the RoadLink define that mission pretty well; the oblong aluminum and steel bit was created specifically to offset the position of a rear derailleur to make space for a wider one-by mountain bike cassette. No, the RoadLink doesn’t aim to displace all order in favor of cobbled together Franken-bikes. It only works with road derailleurs, but 9-, 10-, and 11-speed one-by or double drivetrains from the major players are all fair game in terms of compatibility. Whether you want a wider gear range on your racing bike for the upcoming ‘cross season or are seeking simplicity for your gravel adventure bike with a few extra granny gears, the RoadLink brings two opposing sides together to result in a win for everyone.
Product Features
- Material: [main body] 6061 aluminum, [bolt] stainless steel
- Compatibility: Shimano/SRAM 10/11-speed, Campagnolo 10/11 speed
- Recommended Use: maintenance
- Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year
Works great
I converted my touring/road bike to 1×10, with a 46 tooth chainring and 10 speed 11-36 cassette.As previous reviewers noted, a short range rear derailleur (in my case, a SRAM Red) has the range – but not the clearance – to cover an 11-36 cassette. Installation of the Wolf Tooth Roadlink was as simple as undoing the chain from the chainring to release tension, unbolting the rear derailleur from the frame, bolting up the RoadLink and then bolting the derailleur to the RoadLink. I…