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[Closed] Rear mech size

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What size of cog defines the length of the rear mech? Thinking XT


 
Posted : 07/08/2011 12:17 pm
 mrmo
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not that simple, what you need to know is the difference between the biggest and smallest chainring and the biggest and smallest sprocket.

In reality just pick a mid length rear mech and should be good to go. You don't really need a long cage mech.


 
Posted : 07/08/2011 12:37 pm
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Ta


 
Posted : 07/08/2011 12:52 pm
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If its 2 rings up front a medium is all you need. If its a triple upfront you will only really need a long cage if you plan on going largest ring at front to largest 2-3 rings at rear, you shouldn't really be using these gears so as above a medium caged mech should do you.


 
Posted : 07/08/2011 12:52 pm