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[Closed] Rear mech, long cage or Med cage?

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Just changed long cage (LC) Sram mech for LC XT shadow but the cage is prob 2cm lower so a bit more chance of hitting rocks! so i am wondering if the med cage shadow would work ok? running 44/32


 
Posted : 21/05/2009 11:07 pm
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be ok, just avoid big/big gear combo


 
Posted : 21/05/2009 11:09 pm
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I use a short cage with 44 triple on the front and a 34 on the rear.


 
Posted : 21/05/2009 11:14 pm
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44 to 34 rear would require a long cage rear mech wouldn't it?

I would expect a 32 rear would use a medium cage rear mech.

What does the Shimano website say about the matter? I'm sure they have comptibility charts in their documentation (they certainly do for road bike components)


 
Posted : 22/05/2009 12:19 am
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Website doesent seem to cover this, or at least i cant see it in the tech tips.


 
Posted : 22/05/2009 12:59 am
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I run a med X0 with 44 to 34... but I make sure I never go more than halfway up the cluster when in the big ring at the front... and I never go more than halfway down the cluster when in granny ring...


 
Posted : 22/05/2009 3:18 am
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44 to 34 rear would require a long cage rear mech wouldn't it?

Nahh. Medium SRAM handles it just fine.
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Posted : 22/05/2009 7:28 am