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[Closed] Long cage v's short cage derailleurs

 gj78
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Hi,

Want peoples opinion on weather to wait for the out of stock short cage derailleur that I want or get the in stock long cage version at a really good price?

Are there any mayor advantages to getting a short cage over a long cage?

Looking at the xtr shadow plus.

Cheers


 
Posted : 07/11/2011 10:58 am
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Lower weight for mech and chain as will be shorter and most important will be less chain slap as more tension and crisper shifting


 
Posted : 07/11/2011 11:32 am
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Surely the weight savings would be minimal over long or short cage?

I thought the reason was all down to gearing, what you runing single double or triple?


 
Posted : 07/11/2011 11:47 am
 gj78
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Changing from triple to single. 1x10 34T front 12-36 rear


 
Posted : 07/11/2011 12:38 pm