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Anyone running this setup?
I have a Pro 2 SS/T hub that I'd like to run a 1x6 drivetrain to make a more Alpine-friendly bike. SS is great, but gears would be nice for riding through Europe.
Can the Saint or Zee derailleur work with a 6-speed cassette?
If so, which chain and cassette would work best for this setup?
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I've run 7 speed from a 9 speed (machined down carrier) cassette very easily.
With 10 speed you just have to go easy on the machining - the sticky out cable arm on some Shimano 10 speed mechs gets pretty close to the spokes.....
I have one set up seven speed with a Zee mech and zee shifter. It'll take the extra cog when set up with ten speed stuff.
Did it for a little while with part of a 10 speed cassette, while waiting for a new freewheel - when riding, as mentioned the arm on the slx mech rubbed on the spokes in the lowest gear, but could be machined down without changing performance
I split up a cheap cassette on mine and had a bigger jump somwhere in the middle but 13-30. It was fine. Iirc there is a good thread on mtbr about this, with people extolling the advantages of dishless wheels. If you already ride the hub you know how loud the freehub is!