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[Closed] What rear mech for 32t x 42t 1x setup

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What length rear mech cage do I need if I am running a 32t single chainring and a 42t expander cog.

Medium or Long cage?


 
Posted : 21/09/2016 10:37 am
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Posted : 21/09/2016 10:39 am
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The latest thinking is to get an 11spd rear mech - they have the same pull ratio as 10 spd, and are designed to travel up a wide range cassette, so will shift a lot smoother.


 
Posted : 21/09/2016 10:43 am
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Cool thanks guys.

I was planning on getting a XT M8000 rear mech for a bit of future proofing.


 
Posted : 21/09/2016 10:55 am
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My medium SLX (10spd) just about copes with the 42t, I don't think it would go any bigger that's for sure.


 
Posted : 21/09/2016 11:16 am
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strangely, my short cage zee FR mech works perfectly with a 30t front, 11-42 rear.

i really didn't expect it too, but I trashed my med cage XT and its all I had in the spares box.


 
Posted : 21/09/2016 11:24 am