Both interfaces allow for a 10-tooth start cassette in a way that allows for the strongest hub, the lightest cassette and derailleur (because a larger cassette means a larger derailleur) and optimal load transfer from the cassette into the hub.
What are the main benefits of the XD and XDR interfaces?
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