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1. jam bo - Member

   Running without a chain device with a long cage slx mech, only losing the chain on repeated stutter bumps.

   Will a short cage mech make any difference?

   Posted 9 months ago #
2. avdave2 - Member

   I don't know if that will help but are you running an unramped chainring?

   Posted 9 months ago #
3. jam bo - Member

   Yep. E13 33t.

   Posted 9 months ago #
4. avdave2 - Member

   You may need a medium cage rather than a short one as a short one may not cope with your largest sprocket even if it will handle the range.

   Posted 9 months ago #
5. mboy - Member

   Shimano dont make short cage MTB 10spd rear mechs, only long and medium. Would highly recommend using a medium over a long though in a single ring setup.

   If you're losing the chain on stutter bumps, it's more than likely a shorter mech won't make any difference, however a chain device will make all the difference as it will stop the chain jumping off the chainring.

   Posted 9 months ago #
6. Klunk - Member

   if you're feeling wealthy & can wait till the end of the month how about the "lockable" M985 or possibly wait longer for the xt version.

   Posted 9 months ago #
7. anto164 - Member

   Is this on a hardtail or a full squish?

   Posted 9 months ago #
8. bighendo - Member

   a different mech won`t make any difference whatsoever!! ...
   i had to put a front mech on (as a guide)

   Posted 9 months ago #

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