CUES FC-U4000 with Deore setup

[GrimUpNorth]

Hi,

I currently have a 10 speed Deore setup running an 11 speed chain.

I'm after a larger chainring (from 36t to 42t) and stumbled across this -

CUES FC-U4000 chainset; for 9/10/11-speed; 170 mm; 42T

I know about the (lack of) Cues and Deore compatibility, but as I'm running an 11 speed chain, do you think I could use the FC-U40000 (without replacing any of the other drivetrain components).

Note - It would fit the bike size wise and I'm going to check the existing chainline.

Thanks

 

[wafter]

The first question is why you're not just replacing the chainring on your existing crankset with a 42t item..?

The second point with reference to the crankset you're looking at is that you do know it's square-taper fitment; while presumably the Deore crankset is hollowtech (the two being incompatable and requiring different BBs)..?

Also the U400000000000 has a riveted-on chainring, essentially making the whole thing disposible once its worn out, which doesn't seem very clever.

As to actual compatability, I think you probably could get away with what you suggest - have a look at Path Less Pedeled on youtube as mixing and matching CUES and other stuff has been covered to some depth in some of Russ' vids.