ONLY THEN did I unpackaged the 10x51 SLX microspline cassette and found, hmmm, it does not fit?!
In my defense, the 11s did not look like 11s, very low profile nobs, to the point the cassette would
almost fit - just the very end is different.
I then went to the box, and noticed "11s". Really? Checked the number against the proper number, M8010 is not equal to M8100....arg!
Does the option even exist? Yes, confirmed on Worldwide Cyclery, right there, right next to the 12 speed micro spline hub.
Maybe I can reuse the spokes?
No, flanges are 60/61 vs 44/45.
ARG!
2 choices
1) new spokes, replace hub if possible
2) just keep it - the thought of destroying an otherwise newly rebuild wheel kills me - return all the OTHER 12 speed (+250) and just keep running 11speed, with the boost hub and new nips as the "improvement". Get another 11s drivetrain for M's bike.
other lesser options
a) sell the wheel, start over, get another rim and proper hub
Going to sleep on it. Such a dumb and unlucky move. I mean, even the fluid is inside it, arg!!
