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Hi,

I plan to run 24/38 with a 36/11, do I need a medium or long cage XT mech?

TIA

Kev


 
Posted : 29/07/2014 12:54 am
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Long cage according to shimano but you'll probably get away with medium if you're careful

It's a 39t spread so get chain length ok in big/big and don't go small/small for maximum security


 
Posted : 29/07/2014 6:57 am
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Meant to post this too

[url= http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/long-or-medium-cage-rear-derailleur ]Advice[/url]


 
Posted : 29/07/2014 6:57 am
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Thanks for the link above, sounds like 39T on a 150mm FS will be too much for a medium, will go long to be on the safe side.

Thanks,


 
Posted : 31/07/2014 8:38 pm
 tang
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I run a medium no probs on a 26/38 11-36


 
Posted : 31/07/2014 9:32 pm
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Tang,

Do you think that 24/38 with a 36/11 would be ok? 2 more teeth...

Thanks


 
Posted : 31/07/2014 9:42 pm
 Twin
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I run 24/38 with 36/11 on a medium cage mech. No problems ever.


 
Posted : 31/07/2014 9:48 pm
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Is that using all cog combinations?


 
Posted : 31/07/2014 9:54 pm