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[Closed] rear mechs - long cage vs med cage

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why am i being given the option? what are the advantages of a long cage, surely they just get ripped off easier in a crash and must be a bit heavier


 
Posted : 06/01/2013 10:22 pm
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You need a long cage to take up enough chain slack to run triple chainrings.


 
Posted : 06/01/2013 10:25 pm
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makes sense. so if i'm planning to run 3x10 i need a long cage mech.


 
Posted : 06/01/2013 10:34 pm
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Yes. Generally long cage for 3x, med cage for 2x, short cage for 1x


 
Posted : 06/01/2013 10:38 pm