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[Closed] road mech cassete sizeing

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anyone no what size cassette a tiagra short cage will top out? its going from a road bike to a cross bike and would like to up the rear block to a 28t using 39/53 up front


 
Posted : 23/04/2012 11:52 am
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The mech will handle a 28T sprocket just fine, despite stating 27T.
I know friends have run a 30T without issues.
The short cage limits the total range unless you accept certain gears are off-limits or you have a slack chain.
SS cage is rated for 31T and the GS (aimed at a triple chainset) at 37T.

11-28 and 39/53 is 31T, so both would be OK.

PaulD


 
Posted : 23/04/2012 12:42 pm