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Before I pull the trigger on a new M780 XT rear mech, is there such a thing as a 10 speed Medium cage SLX rear mech? I prefer SLX mechs, but I've only managed to find long cage ones.

Anyone?

Cheers.


 
Posted : 03/10/2011 1:55 pm
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What do you want a medium cage for?

JUst curious.


 
Posted : 03/10/2011 2:15 pm
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It's for a 1x10 setup, shorter cage just means slightly lower profile and a little less chain and mech cage to slap around.


 
Posted : 03/10/2011 2:21 pm
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I see.

Haven't seen any GS versions but wouldn't a 9spd GS version still work with 10spd?


 
Posted : 03/10/2011 2:37 pm
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9 speed is for 9 speed. 10 speed is for 10 speed.


 
Posted : 03/10/2011 2:41 pm
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Andy's right, not cross-compatible.

There's no GS SLX on the Madison dealer site.


 
Posted : 03/10/2011 2:55 pm
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I take it the cable pull ratio is different.


 
Posted : 03/10/2011 2:56 pm
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bingo


 
Posted : 03/10/2011 3:21 pm