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Would this short cage rear mech work with a 11-34 cassette?
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/mountain-bike-rear-derailleurs/shimano-lx-581-rear-mech.html
Posted : 29/08/2009 3:28 pm
It would work but if you're running three rings up front, a long cage would be better. Do you often ride cross over gears or are you pretty well behaved with your drive?
Posted : 29/08/2009 3:44 pm
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Should of mentioned it would be used with a 1x9 set up - 32T ring with a 11/34 cassette. Ive read a short cage mech with a 1x9 set up can help keep the chain tight?
Posted : 29/08/2009 3:55 pm
With a single chainring, it would make perfect sense and yes, it will help with chain tension.
Posted : 29/08/2009 4:12 pm
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Thanks onzadog
Posted : 29/08/2009 4:32 pm
Be fine even with a double as well, just not ideal with a triple. Go nuts.
Posted : 29/08/2009 5:13 pm