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I've actually never ridden a modern Shimano groupset (more than 8-speed) so I couldn't tell you! I personally like SRAM though; everything feels nice and clicky to me. The clickiness (is that what you mean by "mechanical"?) is due to the greater cable pull with SRAM groupsets. The 11-speed Shimano MTB groupsets also pull quite a lot of cable so I expect that they also feel quite clicky. But having not ridden one I don't know. I've not ridden the Eagle groupsets either, so I don't know what they're like.
Basically I only suggested it because 1x12 is clearly 9.1% better than 1x11, and it does have much bigger range than the 11-42 as well with a dinner plate 10-50 cassette so is more suited for 1x touring.
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I am like duncs, I don't know much about MTB groupset. In fact, I don't know much about bike parts at all, it's been a very educational learning experience since putting down that deposit for my build...
Anyway, my last experience with SRAM rival on my road bike was less than ideal, the changing of gears feels much more mechincal than Shimano, would their MTB groupset have to the feel? I hate the doube tap system with a passion, but obvs it won't be a problem on this build...